City

Indianola, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Warren County  ·  Iowa

👥20,009Population
💰$86,463Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$248,700Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓46.8%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.5%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.7%
Asian1.4%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads46.8% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.3%)
HS Graduate3,193 (25.7%)
Some College1,585 (12.8%)
Associates1,783 (14.4%)
Bachelors1,699 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree4,113 (33.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 33.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College12.8%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate33.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,463 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$248,700 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$975/mo
Total Housing Units8,039
Vacant Units480

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Indianola, IA

Indianola is a city in Iowa, located in Warren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,009 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Indianola is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,463 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Indianola is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $248,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $975 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Indianola is well-educated. 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Indianola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50125 20,009 $86,463 $248,700 $975 3.2% 46.8% 74.6%