City

Panora, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Guthrie County  ·  Iowa

👥2,809Population
💰$91,250Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$199,400Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓45.9%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 1%Other: 0.8%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic1.9%
Black1.0%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads45.9% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate490 (24.8%)
Some College316 (16%)
Associates257 (13%)
Bachelors373 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree533 (27%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 16%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 18.9%Graduate: 27%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad24.8%
Some College16.0%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors18.9%
Graduate27.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,250 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$199,400 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,032/mo
Total Housing Units1,825
Vacant Units661

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Panora, IA

Panora is a city in Iowa, located in Guthrie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,809 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Panora is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,250 is above the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Panora is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,032 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Panora is well-educated. 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Panora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50216 2,809 $91,250 $199,400 $1,032 4.6% 45.9% 83.1%