City

Delaware, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  Iowa

👥124Population
💰$72,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.0Median Age
🏠$139,500Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.6% Female 56.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.5%Hispanic: 8.1%Other: 6.5%Race
White85.5%
Hispanic8.1%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
8%
18–24
2%
25–44
16%
45–64
41%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty1.6% ▼ 84% below avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (3%)
HS Graduate42 (42%)
Some College12 (12%)
Associates9 (9%)
Bachelors24 (24%)
Graduate Degree10 (10%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 12%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 24%Graduate: 10%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College12.0%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors24.0%
Graduate10.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$139,500 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$613/mo
Total Housing Units64
Vacant Units5

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
16%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
50%
About Delaware, IA

Delaware is a city in Iowa, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 124 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55 years.

Economically, Delaware is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,750 is near the national average. Approximately 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Delaware is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $613 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Delaware is moderately educated. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Delaware
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52036 124 $72,750 $139,500 $613 7.1% 34.0% 74.6%