City

Macedonia, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pottawattamie County  ·  Iowa

👥292Population
💰$67,596Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$149,300Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.8%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 7.9%Race
White90.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
30%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate69 (32.1%)
Some College41 (19.1%)
Associates24 (11.2%)
Bachelors38 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree43 (20%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 20%Edu
HS Grad32.1%
Some College19.1%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,596 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$149,300 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units181
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
64%
About Macedonia, IA

Macedonia is a city in Iowa, located in Pottawattamie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 292 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Macedonia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,596 is near the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Macedonia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $875 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Macedonia is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Macedonia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51549 292 $67,596 $149,300 $875 5.0% 37.7% 79.9%