City

Pella, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Iowa

👥14,267Population
💰$83,601Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$272,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓57.0%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.4%Other: 0.8%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.6%
Asian1.4%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
15%
25–44
22%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads57.0% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
No HS Diploma44 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,227 (26.6%)
Some College649 (7.8%)
Associates679 (8.1%)
Bachelors878 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree3,883 (46.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 26.6%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 46.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad26.6%
Some College7.8%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate46.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.5%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,601 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$272,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$995/mo
Total Housing Units5,621
Vacant Units266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Pella, IA

Pella is a city in Iowa, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,267 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Pella is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,601 is near the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pella is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $272,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $995 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pella is well-educated. 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pella
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50219 14,267 $83,601 $272,600 $995 1.1% 57.0% 69.5%