City

Plano, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Appanoose County  ·  Iowa

👥229Population
💰$53,631Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂50.5Median Age
🏠$163,100Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓18.0%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊11.8%Unemployment▲ 140% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.7%Other: 15.3%Race
White84.7%
Other15.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
6%
18–24
11%
25–44
17%
45–64
45%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads18.0% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment11.8% ▲ 140% above avg
HS Graduate108 (62.8%)
Some College10 (5.8%)
Associates23 (13.4%)
Bachelors6 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree25 (14.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 62.8%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
HS Grad62.8%
Some College5.8%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,631 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$163,100 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units131
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
43%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
65%
About Plano, IA

Plano is a city in Iowa, located in Appanoose County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 229 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.5 years.

Economically, Plano is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,631 is below the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Plano is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plano is less-educated. 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plano
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52581 229 $53,631 $163,100 $775 11.8% 18.0% 69.4%