City

Kanawha, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Iowa

👥1,079Population
💰$69,250Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂35.0Median Age
🏠$82,400Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 7.4%Other: 1.3%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic7.4%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
20%
18–24
18%
25–44
24%
45–64
19%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate256 (41%)
Some College49 (7.9%)
Associates52 (8.3%)
Bachelors111 (17.8%)
Graduate Degree155 (24.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 17.8%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College7.9%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors17.8%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
46%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,250 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$82,400 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$515/mo
Total Housing Units524
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
16%
2000+
63%
About Kanawha, IA

Kanawha is a city in Iowa, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,079 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35 years.

Economically, Kanawha is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,250 is near the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kanawha is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $515 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kanawha is well-educated. 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kanawha
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50447 1,079 $69,250 $82,400 $515 2.5% 42.6% 86.4%