City

Nevada, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Story County  ·  Iowa

👥8,301Population
💰$81,989Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$186,500Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓48.4%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.1%Hispanic: 10%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 5.5%Race
White83.1%
Hispanic10.0%
Black0.4%
Asian0.6%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads48.4% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma57 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,274 (23.6%)
Some College650 (12%)
Associates806 (14.9%)
Bachelors850 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree1,765 (32.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 12%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad23.6%
Some College12.0%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,989 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$186,500 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$908/mo
Total Housing Units3,806
Vacant Units225

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Nevada, IA

Nevada is a city in Iowa, located in Story County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,301 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Nevada is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,989 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Nevada is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $908 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nevada is well-educated. 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nevada
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50201 8,301 $81,989 $186,500 $908 1.0% 48.4% 73.2%