City

Orient, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Adair County  ·  Iowa

👥808Population
💰$78,182Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$140,500Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊13.2%Unemployment▲ 169% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 1.9%Other: 2.7%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic1.9%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment13.2% ▲ 169% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.4%)
HS Graduate197 (35.6%)
Some College61 (11%)
Associates90 (16.2%)
Bachelors133 (24%)
Graduate Degree65 (11.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 11%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 24%Graduate: 11.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College11.0%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors24.0%
Graduate11.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,182 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$140,500 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,411/mo
Total Housing Units358
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
63%
About Orient, IA

Orient is a city in Iowa, located in Adair County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 808 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Orient is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,182 is near the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Orient is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,411 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orient is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Orient
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50858 808 $78,182 $140,500 $1,411 13.2% 35.7% 86.3%