City

Delta, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Keokuk County  ·  Iowa

👥635Population
💰$55,984Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$115,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.9% Female 41.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.8%Other: 2.7%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.8%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
20%
18–24
3%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (1.2%)
HS Graduate192 (47.2%)
Some College68 (16.7%)
Associates29 (7.1%)
Bachelors87 (21.4%)
Graduate Degree26 (6.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 47.2%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 21.4%Graduate: 6.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad47.2%
Some College16.7%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors21.4%
Graduate6.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.4%Renter: 7.6%Tenure
Owner92.4%
Renter7.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,984 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$115,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$928/mo
Total Housing Units300
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
72%
About Delta, IA

Delta is a city in Iowa, located in Keokuk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 635 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Delta is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,984 is below the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Delta is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $928 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Delta is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Delta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52550 635 $55,984 $115,100 $928 1.4% 27.8% 92.4%