City

Dunkerton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Black Hawk County  ·  Iowa

👥1,478Population
💰$82,552Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$196,800Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 60% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.0% Female 58.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 1%Black: 1.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic1.0%
Black1.7%
Asian0.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 60% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate335 (34.6%)
Some College115 (11.9%)
Associates152 (15.7%)
Bachelors156 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree208 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College11.9%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,552 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$196,800 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$723/mo
Total Housing Units643
Vacant Units54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Dunkerton, IA

Dunkerton is a city in Iowa, located in Black Hawk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,478 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Dunkerton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,552 is near the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Dunkerton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $723 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dunkerton is moderately educated. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dunkerton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50626 1,478 $82,552 $196,800 $723 7.8% 37.6% 81.2%