City

Dorchester, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Allamakee County  ·  Iowa

👥469Population
💰$89,722Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$216,700Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.5% Female 40.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Other: 2.1%Race
White97.9%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
16%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty1.9% ▼ 81% below avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate137 (43.9%)
Some College17 (5.4%)
Associates30 (9.6%)
Bachelors36 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree92 (29.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.9%Some College: 5.4%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 29.5%Edu
HS Grad43.9%
Some College5.4%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate29.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
28%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,722 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$216,700 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units247
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
79%
About Dorchester, IA

Dorchester is a city in Iowa, located in Allamakee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 469 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Dorchester is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,722 is above the national average. Approximately 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Dorchester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,700, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dorchester is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dorchester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52140 469 $89,722 $216,700 0.0% 41.0% 87.5%