City

Dakota City, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Humboldt County  ·  Iowa

👥887Population
💰$66,111Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$119,300Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.3%Other: 0.3%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.3%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.9%)
HS Graduate162 (30.2%)
Some College50 (9.3%)
Associates95 (17.7%)
Bachelors179 (33.4%)
Graduate Degree45 (8.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 33.4%Graduate: 8.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College9.3%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors33.4%
Graduate8.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,111 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$119,300 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$935/mo
Total Housing Units417
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Dakota City, IA

Dakota City is a city in Iowa, located in Humboldt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 887 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Dakota City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,111 is near the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Dakota City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $935 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dakota City is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dakota City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50529 887 $66,111 $119,300 $935 8.1% 41.8% 77.1%