City

Keokuk, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Iowa

👥11,904Population
💰$52,547Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$108,400Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 2.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.4%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Black2.7%
Asian0.2%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma70 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,750 (35.9%)
Some College1,161 (15.2%)
Associates1,011 (13.2%)
Bachelors1,137 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree1,529 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College15.2%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.6%Renter: 34.4%Tenure
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,547 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$108,400 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$803/mo
Total Housing Units5,793
Vacant Units691

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
67%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
63%
About Keokuk, IA

Keokuk is a city in Iowa, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,904 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Keokuk is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,547 is below the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Keokuk is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $803 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Keokuk is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Keokuk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52632 11,904 $52,547 $108,400 $803 4.9% 34.8% 65.6%