City

Davis City, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Decatur County  ·  Iowa

👥500Population
💰$51,111Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$75,800Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1%Other: 1.4%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.2%
Asian1.0%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma3 (1%)
HS Graduate135 (44.7%)
Some College39 (12.9%)
Associates33 (10.9%)
Bachelors50 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree42 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 44.7%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad44.7%
Some College12.9%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,111 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$75,800 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units285
Vacant Units77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
68%
About Davis City, IA

Davis City is a city in Iowa, located in Decatur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 500 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Davis City is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,111 is below the national average. Approximately 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Davis City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Davis City is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Davis City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50065 500 $51,111 $75,800 $731 5.3% 30.5% 76.0%