City

Decorah, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Winneshiek County  ·  Iowa

👥12,539Population
💰$70,046Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$249,500Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓53.8%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.8%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.9%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
17%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads53.8% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,043 (25.9%)
Some College668 (8.5%)
Associates921 (11.7%)
Bachelors1,236 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree3,004 (38.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 38.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College8.5%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate38.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,046 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$249,500 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$813/mo
Total Housing Units5,611
Vacant Units548

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
64%
About Decorah, IA

Decorah is a city in Iowa, located in Winneshiek County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,539 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Decorah is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,046 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Decorah is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $249,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $813 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Decorah is well-educated. 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Decorah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52101 12,539 $70,046 $249,500 $813 3.1% 53.8% 74.3%