City

Drakesville, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Davis County  ·  Iowa

👥891Population
💰$61,705Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂32.0Median Age
🏠$201,900Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
16%
25–44
18%
45–64
17%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.26
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.9%)
HS Graduate123 (35.7%)
Some College64 (18.6%)
Associates29 (8.4%)
Bachelors41 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree85 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College18.6%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,705 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$201,900 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units310
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
68%
About Drakesville, IA

Drakesville is a city in Iowa, located in Davis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 891 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32 years.

Economically, Drakesville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,705 is below the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Drakesville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $201,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Drakesville is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Drakesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52552 891 $61,705 $201,900 $850 3.7% 36.5% 86.5%