City

Olin, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jones County  ·  Iowa

👥1,243Population
💰$70,000Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$132,400Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊10.5%Unemployment▲ 115% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 8.9%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic4.0%
Asian0.6%
Other8.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
18%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment10.5% ▲ 115% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate355 (47.5%)
Some College115 (15.4%)
Associates86 (11.5%)
Bachelors125 (16.7%)
Graduate Degree63 (8.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 47.5%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 16.7%Graduate: 8.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad47.5%
Some College15.4%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors16.7%
Graduate8.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,000 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$132,400 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$742/mo
Total Housing Units507
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
67%
About Olin, IA

Olin is a city in Iowa, located in Jones County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,243 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Olin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,000 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Olin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $742 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Olin is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Olin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52320 1,243 $70,000 $132,400 $742 10.5% 25.1% 73.3%