City

Popejoy, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Iowa

👥127Population
💰$38,750Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$73,200Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓5.5%College Grads▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 65.4% Female 34.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
20%
25–44
21%
45–64
35%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.74
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads5.5% ▼ 86% below avg
HS Graduate54 (74%)
Some College7 (9.6%)
Associates8 (11%)
Bachelors4 (5.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 74%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 5.5%Edu
HS Grad74.0%
Some College9.6%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors5.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
81%
$100k–$150k
4%
$200k–$300k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,750 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$73,200 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units47
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
44%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
79%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
37%
2000+
59%
About Popejoy, IA

Popejoy is a city in Iowa, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 127 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Popejoy is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,750 is below the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Popejoy is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $73,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Popejoy is less-educated. 5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Popejoy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50227 127 $38,750 $73,200 0.0% 5.5% 79.4%