City

Moravia, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Appanoose County  ·  Iowa

👥1,516Population
💰$80,208Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$198,700Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓46.4%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 75% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 2%Asian: 2.6%Other: 0.3%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic1.3%
Black2.0%
Asian2.6%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 75% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate304 (30.5%)
Some College110 (11%)
Associates118 (11.8%)
Bachelors153 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree309 (31%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 11%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 31%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College11.0%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate31.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,208 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$198,700 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$815/mo
Total Housing Units710
Vacant Units155

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
65%
About Moravia, IA

Moravia is a city in Iowa, located in Appanoose County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,516 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Moravia is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,208 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Moravia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $815 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moravia is well-educated. 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Moravia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52571 1,516 $80,208 $198,700 $815 8.6% 46.4% 84.0%