City

Denison, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Crawford County  ·  Iowa

👥9,586Population
💰$64,399Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$146,200Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.9%Hispanic: 43.5%Black: 2.5%Asian: 3.2%Other: 2.9%Race
White47.9%
Hispanic43.5%
Black2.5%
Asian3.2%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma336 (6.4%)
HS Graduate1,950 (37.3%)
Some College821 (15.7%)
Associates542 (10.4%)
Bachelors492 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree1,080 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 6.4%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS6.4%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College15.7%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,399 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$146,200 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units3,772
Vacant Units291

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
56%
About Denison, IA

Denison is a city in Iowa, located in Crawford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,586 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Denison is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,399 is below the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Denison is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $763 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Denison is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Denison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51442 9,586 $64,399 $146,200 $763 1.6% 30.1% 75.9%