City

Marion, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Linn County  ·  Iowa

👥42,732Population
💰$87,463Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$232,900Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓55.1%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 2.6%Asian: 1.8%Other: 3.3%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic3.2%
Black2.6%
Asian1.8%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads55.1% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma138 (0.5%)
HS Graduate6,735 (23%)
Some College3,044 (10.4%)
Associates3,239 (11.1%)
Bachelors4,641 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree11,476 (39.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 23%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 39.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad23.0%
Some College10.4%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate39.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,463 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$232,900 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$963/mo
Total Housing Units18,153
Vacant Units954

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
63%
About Marion, IA

Marion is a city in Iowa, located in Linn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 42,732 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Marion is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,463 is near the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Marion is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $963 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marion is well-educated. 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52302 42,732 $87,463 $232,900 $963 3.7% 55.1% 77.5%