City

Fonda, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pocahontas County  ·  Iowa

👥1,253Population
💰$86,818Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂34.3Median Age
🏠$98,500Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.6%Hispanic: 14.9%Black: 0.8%Other: 1.1%Race
White77.6%
Hispanic14.9%
Black0.8%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
12%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
HS Graduate212 (31.8%)
Some College77 (11.6%)
Associates123 (18.5%)
Bachelors112 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree142 (21.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
HS Grad31.8%
Some College11.6%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.2%Renter: 24.8%Tenure
Owner75.2%
Renter24.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,818 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$98,500 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units487
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
66%
About Fonda, IA

Fonda is a city in Iowa, located in Pocahontas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,253 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.3 years.

Economically, Fonda is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,818 is near the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fonda is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 75.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fonda is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.57%).

Fonda, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Fonda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50540 1,253 $86,818 $98,500 2.2% 38.1% 75.2%