City

Dawson, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Iowa

👥208Population
💰$67,000Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$206,500Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 90% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.1% Female 38.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Hispanic: 1.9%Race
White98.1%
Hispanic1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
6%
18–24
35%
25–44
8%
45–64
17%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 90% above avg
HS Graduate38 (33.9%)
Some College10 (8.9%)
Associates22 (19.6%)
Bachelors7 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree35 (31.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 31.3%Edu
HS Grad33.9%
Some College8.9%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate31.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.9%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.9%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,000 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$206,500 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units139
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
1%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
66%
About Dawson, IA

Dawson is a city in Iowa, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 208 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Dawson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,000 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Dawson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,500, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dawson is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dawson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50066 208 $67,000 $206,500 9.3% 37.5% 85.9%