County

Audubon County, IA

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Iowa

👥5,103Population
💰$52,454Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂49.3Median Age
🏠$110,936Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,292 (37.3%)
Some College427 (12.3%)
Associates544 (15.7%)
Bachelors455 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree740 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College12.3%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,454 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$110,935 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$714/mo
Total Housing Units2,588
Vacant Units239

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Audubon County, IA

Audubon County is located in Iowa and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,103 residents. With a median age of 49.26, it is a mature county.

Audubon County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,453 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.5% is above the national average.

Housing in Audubon County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $110,935 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $714. Homeownership rates are high at 76.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Audubon County are primarily White (94.86%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Audubon County, IA is a working-class area in Iowa. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Audubon County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
50025 Audubon 2,893 $51,758 $103,500 $711 2.2% 39.2%
50042 Brayton 228 $50,500 $117,000 $765 1.8% 32.4%
50076 Exira 1,356 $48,462 $102,700 $650 1.8% 24.5%
50110 Gray 36 $57,292 0.0% 40.0%
50117 Hamlin 155 $93,214 $215,000 $886 0.0% 37.7%
51543 Kimballton 435 $55,625 $145,800 $850 3.1% 37.8%