City

Mitchellville, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Iowa

👥3,532Population
💰$81,625Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$211,100Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 35.4% Female 64.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 2.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic3.3%
Black2.6%
Asian0.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
37%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.4%)
HS Graduate770 (32.5%)
Some College516 (21.8%)
Associates364 (15.4%)
Bachelors292 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree417 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 21.8%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College21.8%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,625 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$211,100 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$789/mo
Total Housing Units1,161
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
62%
About Mitchellville, IA

Mitchellville is a city in Iowa, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,532 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Mitchellville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,625 is near the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mitchellville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $211,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $789 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mitchellville is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mitchellville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50169 3,532 $81,625 $211,100 $789 2.2% 29.9% 86.2%