City

Iowa Falls, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Iowa

👥6,362Population
💰$61,711Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$118,100Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 1.7%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.5%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic7.2%
Black1.7%
Asian0.6%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma39 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,581 (35.4%)
Some College472 (10.6%)
Associates757 (17%)
Bachelors629 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree983 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College10.6%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.1%Renter: 33.9%Tenure
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,711 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$118,100 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$904/mo
Total Housing Units2,966
Vacant Units296

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
59%
About Iowa Falls, IA

Iowa Falls is a city in Iowa, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,362 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Iowa Falls is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,711 is below the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Iowa Falls is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $904 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Iowa Falls is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Iowa Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50126 6,362 $61,711 $118,100 $904 5.9% 36.1% 66.1%