City

Neola, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pottawattamie County  ·  Iowa

👥1,896Population
💰$74,116Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$190,700Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓39.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.7%Unemployment▲ 97% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.2%Other: 2%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads39.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.7% ▲ 97% above avg
HS Graduate363 (30%)
Some College138 (11.4%)
Associates226 (18.7%)
Bachelors214 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree269 (22.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 30%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
HS Grad30.0%
Some College11.4%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,116 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$190,700 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$980/mo
Total Housing Units768
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About Neola, IA

Neola is a city in Iowa, located in Pottawattamie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,896 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36 years.

Economically, Neola is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,116 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Neola is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $980 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Neola is moderately educated. 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Neola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51559 1,896 $74,116 $190,700 $980 9.7% 39.9% 73.5%