City

Fort Atkinson, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Winneshiek County  ·  Iowa

👥1,056Population
💰$85,341Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$193,800Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓42.2%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 3.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic3.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty0.6% ▼ 94% below avg
College Grads42.2% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 93% below avg
HS Graduate236 (34%)
Some College83 (12%)
Associates82 (11.8%)
Bachelors152 (21.9%)
Graduate Degree141 (20.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 34%Some College: 12%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 21.9%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
HS Grad34.0%
Some College12.0%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors21.9%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,341 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$193,800 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,102/mo
Total Housing Units565
Vacant Units120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
65%
About Fort Atkinson, IA

Fort Atkinson is a city in Iowa, located in Winneshiek County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,056 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Fort Atkinson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,341 is near the national average. Approximately 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Atkinson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,102 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Atkinson is well-educated. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Atkinson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52144 1,056 $85,341 $193,800 $1,102 0.3% 42.2% 85.4%