City

Hiawatha, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Linn County  ·  Iowa

👥7,008Population
💰$66,497Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂33.1Median Age
🏠$200,500Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓45.9%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.4%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 4%Asian: 6.2%Other: 4.7%Race
White80.4%
Hispanic3.9%
Black4.0%
Asian6.2%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads45.9% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.9%)
HS Graduate944 (22%)
Some College602 (14%)
Associates745 (17.3%)
Bachelors611 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree1,361 (31.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 22%Some College: 14%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 31.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad22.0%
Some College14.0%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate31.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.5%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,497 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$200,500 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$846/mo
Total Housing Units3,123
Vacant Units248

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Hiawatha, IA

Hiawatha is a city in Iowa, located in Linn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,008 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.1 years.

Economically, Hiawatha is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,497 is near the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hiawatha is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $846 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hiawatha is well-educated. 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hiawatha
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52233 7,008 $66,497 $200,500 $846 6.2% 45.9% 67.5%