City

Knoxville, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Iowa

👥11,374Population
💰$76,887Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$169,900Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓40.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.8%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.4%
Asian0.8%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads40.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,655 (34.8%)
Some College951 (12.5%)
Associates938 (12.3%)
Bachelors865 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree2,206 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College12.5%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,887 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$169,900 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$815/mo
Total Housing Units5,181
Vacant Units417

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Knoxville, IA

Knoxville is a city in Iowa, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,374 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Knoxville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,887 is near the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Knoxville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $815 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Knoxville is well-educated. 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Knoxville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50138 11,374 $76,887 $169,900 $815 2.4% 40.3% 79.8%