City

Harper, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Keokuk County  ·  Iowa

👥497Population
💰$69,545Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$228,700Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.8% Female 39.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 10.1%Other: 1.4%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic10.1%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
29%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty1.8% ▼ 82% below avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
HS Graduate74 (24.5%)
Some College32 (10.6%)
Associates107 (35.4%)
Bachelors39 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree50 (16.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.5%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 35.4%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
HS Grad24.5%
Some College10.6%
Associates35.4%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,545 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$228,700 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$730/mo
Total Housing Units196

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
1%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
40%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
70%
About Harper, IA

Harper is a city in Iowa, located in Keokuk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 497 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Harper is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,545 is near the national average. Approximately 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Harper is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $730 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harper is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harper
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52231 497 $69,545 $228,700 $730 2.5% 29.5% 87.2%