City

Elberon, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tama County  ·  Iowa

👥415Population
💰$61,550Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂61.5Median Age
🏠$144,300Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓17.3%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.5% Female 39.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Other: 2.4%Race
White97.4%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
18%
45–64
33%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads17.3% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate230 (64.1%)
Some College35 (9.7%)
Associates31 (8.6%)
Bachelors56 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree6 (1.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 64.1%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 1.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad64.1%
Some College9.7%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate1.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.7%Renter: 2.3%Tenure
Owner97.7%
Renter2.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,550 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$144,300 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units204
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
55%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
79%
About Elberon, IA

Elberon is a city in Iowa, located in Tama County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 415 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.5 years.

Economically, Elberon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,550 is below the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elberon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elberon is less-educated. 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elberon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52225 415 $61,550 $144,300 1.9% 17.3% 97.7%