City

Eldon, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wapello County  ·  Iowa

👥1,221Population
💰$56,458Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$94,400Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓18.9%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 58% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 3.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4.9%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian0.9%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
3%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 58% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate454 (53%)
Some College132 (15.4%)
Associates106 (12.4%)
Bachelors76 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree86 (10%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 53%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 10%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad53.0%
Some College15.4%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate10.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,458 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$94,400 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$650/mo
Total Housing Units591
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
71%
About Eldon, IA

Eldon is a city in Iowa, located in Wapello County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,221 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Eldon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,458 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Eldon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $650 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eldon is less-educated. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eldon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52554 1,221 $56,458 $94,400 $650 7.7% 18.9% 85.3%