City

Hills, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Iowa

👥892Population
💰$81,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$217,800Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 3.9%Other: 4.7%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic2.1%
Black3.9%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
34%
45–64
19%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.7%)
HS Graduate218 (32.8%)
Some College111 (16.7%)
Associates90 (13.5%)
Bachelors76 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree159 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College16.7%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.2%Renter: 37.8%Tenure
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
62%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,875 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$217,800 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,179/mo
Total Housing Units444
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Hills, IA

Hills is a city in Iowa, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 892 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Hills is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,875 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hills is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,179 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hills is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52235 892 $81,875 $217,800 $1,179 1.4% 35.3% 62.2%