City

Donnellson, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Iowa

👥2,303Population
💰$78,224Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$201,100Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓42.7%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Hispanic: 1%Black: 1.7%Other: 1.1%Race
White96.2%
Hispanic1.0%
Black1.7%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads42.7% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.6%)
HS Graduate426 (26.6%)
Some College280 (17.5%)
Associates201 (12.6%)
Bachelors247 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree435 (27.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 26.6%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad26.6%
Some College17.5%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,224 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$201,100 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$753/mo
Total Housing Units974
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
64%
About Donnellson, IA

Donnellson is a city in Iowa, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,303 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Donnellson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,224 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Donnellson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $201,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $753 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Donnellson is well-educated. 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.22%).

Donnellson, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Donnellson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52625 2,303 $78,224 $201,100 $753 1.9% 42.7% 86.5%