City

Eddyville, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wapello County  ·  Iowa

👥1,871Population
💰$62,341Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$144,300Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 1.6%Asian: 1.6%Other: 0.3%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic1.7%
Black1.6%
Asian1.6%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate546 (45.8%)
Some College136 (11.4%)
Associates182 (15.3%)
Bachelors144 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree182 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 45.8%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad45.8%
Some College11.4%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,341 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$144,300 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$942/mo
Total Housing Units774
Vacant Units67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Eddyville, IA

Eddyville is a city in Iowa, located in Wapello County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,871 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Eddyville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,341 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Eddyville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $942 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eddyville is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eddyville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52553 1,871 $62,341 $144,300 $942 3.3% 27.4% 76.8%