Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.0% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 39 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,536 (36.8%) |
| Some College | 538 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 653 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 588 (14.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 823 (19.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,146 ▼ 13% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $92,348 ▼ 67% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $725/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,319 |
| Vacant Units | 502 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Pocahontas County is located in Iowa and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,437 residents. With a median age of 43.95, it is a middle-aged county.
Pocahontas County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,146 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 8.6% is near the national average.
Housing in Pocahontas County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $92,348 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $725. Homeownership rates are high at 78.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Pocahontas County are primarily White (90.38%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Pocahontas County, IA is a solidly middle-class area in Iowa. The 8 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50540 | Fonda | 1,253 | $86,818 | $98,500 | — | 2.2% | 38.1% |
| 50546 | Havelock | 364 | $71,250 | — | $563 | 2.1% | 34.6% |
| 50554 | Laurens | 1,639 | $63,618 | $85,600 | $738 | 6.2% | 37.5% |
| 50571 | Palmer | 260 | $70,893 | $52,300 | — | 1.7% | 20.0% |
| 50573 | Plover | 36 | $47,000 | — | — | 21.1% | 32.3% |
| 50574 | Pocahontas | 2,103 | $57,589 | $104,700 | $801 | 6.1% | 32.2% |
| 50581 | Rolfe | 751 | $59,018 | $78,000 | $563 | 16.5% | 28.5% |
| 50593 | Varina | 31 | $40,000 | $46,000 | — | 0.0% | 44.4% |