City

Exira, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Audubon County  ·  Iowa

👥1,356Population
💰$48,462Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$102,700Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 1.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic1.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate383 (38.6%)
Some College126 (12.7%)
Associates237 (23.9%)
Bachelors95 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree148 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 23.9%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College12.7%
Associates23.9%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,462 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$102,700 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$650/mo
Total Housing Units630
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Exira, IA

Exira is a city in Iowa, located in Audubon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,356 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, Exira is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,462 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Exira is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $650 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Exira is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Exira
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50076 1,356 $48,462 $102,700 $650 1.8% 24.5% 87.5%