City

Kalona, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Iowa

👥5,301Population
💰$82,140Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🏠$257,400Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓44.9%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.5%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic3.2%
Black1.1%
Asian0.3%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
19%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads44.9% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.4%)
HS Graduate981 (33.9%)
Some College269 (9.3%)
Associates335 (11.6%)
Bachelors238 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,062 (36.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 36.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College9.3%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate36.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,140 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$257,400 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$806/mo
Total Housing Units2,047
Vacant Units84

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
64%
About Kalona, IA

Kalona is a city in Iowa, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,301 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.8 years.

Economically, Kalona is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,140 is near the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kalona is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $257,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $806 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kalona is well-educated. 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kalona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52247 5,301 $82,140 $257,400 $806 1.0% 44.9% 75.1%