City

Eldora, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Iowa

👥3,431Population
💰$71,357Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$122,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 1.8%Asian: 2.5%Other: 5.1%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic1.3%
Black1.8%
Asian2.5%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (1%)
HS Graduate693 (31.1%)
Some College321 (14.4%)
Associates395 (17.8%)
Bachelors364 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree430 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College14.4%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,357 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$122,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$730/mo
Total Housing Units1,598
Vacant Units266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

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

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
64%
About Eldora, IA

Eldora is a city in Iowa, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,431 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Eldora is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,357 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Eldora is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $730 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eldora is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eldora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50627 3,431 $71,357 $122,400 $730 2.1% 35.7% 72.1%