City

Doon, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyon County  ·  Iowa

👥1,152Population
💰$63,194Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂29.2Median Age
🏠$250,600Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Hispanic: 0.1%Other: 0.3%Race
White98.7%
Hispanic0.1%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
25%
18–24
3%
25–44
25%
45–64
19%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.02
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.6%)
HS Graduate325 (51.8%)
Some College74 (11.8%)
Associates24 (3.8%)
Bachelors149 (23.7%)
Graduate Degree52 (8.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 51.8%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 3.8%Bachelors: 23.7%Graduate: 8.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad51.8%
Some College11.8%
Associates3.8%
Bachelors23.7%
Graduate8.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,194 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$250,600 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$481/mo
Total Housing Units381

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
37%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
70%
About Doon, IA

Doon is a city in Iowa, located in Lyon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,152 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.2 years.

Economically, Doon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,194 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Doon is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $250,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $481 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Doon is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Doon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51235 1,152 $63,194 $250,600 $481 7.1% 32.0% 83.2%