City

Harpers Ferry, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Allamakee County  ·  Iowa

👥815Population
💰$59,055Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂62.1Median Age
🏠$214,600Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊10.5%Unemployment▲ 115% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.2% Female 43.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Hispanic: 0.3%Other: 0.4%Race
White99.4%
Hispanic0.3%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
0%
25–44
13%
45–64
34%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.87
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment10.5% ▲ 115% above avg
HS Graduate213 (31.8%)
Some College90 (13.5%)
Associates98 (14.6%)
Bachelors115 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree153 (22.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
HS Grad31.8%
Some College13.5%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.9%Renter: 4.1%Tenure
Owner95.9%
Renter4.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,055 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$214,600 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$586/mo
Total Housing Units1,254
Vacant Units819

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
69%
About Harpers Ferry, IA

Harpers Ferry is a city in Iowa, located in Allamakee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 815 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.1 years.

Economically, Harpers Ferry is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,055 is below the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Harpers Ferry is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $586 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harpers Ferry is well-educated. 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harpers Ferry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52146 815 $59,055 $214,600 $586 10.5% 40.1% 95.9%