City

Pacific Junction, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mills County  ·  Iowa

👥716Population
💰$89,665Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂57.2Median Age
🏠$381,800Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓53.9%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 68.2% Female 31.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 3.1%Asian: 1%Other: 2.1%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian1.0%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
6%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
45%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads53.9% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
HS Graduate87 (14.5%)
Some College44 (7.3%)
Associates146 (24.3%)
Bachelors37 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree287 (47.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 14.5%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 24.3%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 47.8%Edu
HS Grad14.5%
Some College7.3%
Associates24.3%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate47.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,665 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$381,800 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units410
Vacant Units125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
54%
Walked
35%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
61%
About Pacific Junction, IA

Pacific Junction is a city in Iowa, located in Mills County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 716 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.2 years.

Economically, Pacific Junction is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,665 is above the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pacific Junction is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $381,800, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pacific Junction is well-educated. 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pacific Junction
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51561 716 $89,665 $381,800 1.0% 53.9% 87.7%