City

Pleasant Hill, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Iowa

👥12,875Population
💰$90,759Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$303,000Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓44.4%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.9%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 4.2%Asian: 3%Other: 1.7%Race
White83.9%
Hispanic7.2%
Black4.2%
Asian3.0%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads44.4% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,604 (31.2%)
Some College966 (11.6%)
Associates1,025 (12.3%)
Bachelors1,057 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree2,656 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College11.6%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,759 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$303,000 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,219/mo
Total Housing Units5,077
Vacant Units285

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
57%
About Pleasant Hill, IA

Pleasant Hill is a city in Iowa, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,875 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Pleasant Hill is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,759 is above the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Pleasant Hill is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $303,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,219 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pleasant Hill is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pleasant Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50327 12,875 $90,759 $303,000 $1,219 8.4% 44.4% 78.6%