City

Persia, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Harrison County  ·  Iowa

👥708Population
💰$68,333Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$209,000Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 5.1%Other: 0.9%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic5.1%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
24%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
HS Graduate182 (39.1%)
Some College68 (14.6%)
Associates76 (16.3%)
Bachelors75 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree64 (13.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
HS Grad39.1%
Some College14.6%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,333 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$209,000 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,066/mo
Total Housing Units280
Vacant Units6

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
69%
About Persia, IA

Persia is a city in Iowa, located in Harrison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 708 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Persia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,333 is near the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Persia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,066 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Persia is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Persia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51563 708 $68,333 $209,000 $1,066 2.0% 29.9% 80.3%