City

Hancock, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pottawattamie County  ·  Iowa

👥504Population
💰$96,250Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$152,700Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.6%Other: 1%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.6%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
34%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
HS Graduate124 (36.8%)
Some College45 (13.4%)
Associates49 (14.5%)
Bachelors74 (22%)
Graduate Degree45 (13.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 22%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
HS Grad36.8%
Some College13.4%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors22.0%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.5%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,250 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$152,700 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$794/mo
Total Housing Units205
Vacant Units5

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
48%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
43%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
73%
About Hancock, IA

Hancock is a city in Iowa, located in Pottawattamie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 504 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Hancock is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,250 is above the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hancock is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $794 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hancock is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hancock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51536 504 $96,250 $152,700 $794 1.2% 35.3% 89.5%