City

Corydon, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Iowa

👥2,385Population
💰$56,779Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$109,200Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 1%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic1.4%
Black1.0%
Asian1.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (2.1%)
HS Graduate695 (43.1%)
Some College178 (11%)
Associates180 (11.2%)
Bachelors261 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree265 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 11%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College11.0%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,779 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$109,200 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units1,126
Vacant Units175

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
63%
About Corydon, IA

Corydon is a city in Iowa, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,385 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Corydon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,779 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Corydon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Corydon is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.09%).

Corydon, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Corydon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50060 2,385 $56,779 $109,200 $725 2.5% 32.6% 72.7%