City

Roland, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Story County  ·  Iowa

👥1,699Population
💰$86,793Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$185,900Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓48.8%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.1%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.4%
Asian0.1%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
34%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty0.7% ▼ 94% below avg
College Grads48.8% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate275 (22.8%)
Some College161 (13.3%)
Associates179 (14.8%)
Bachelors236 (19.6%)
Graduate Degree353 (29.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 22.8%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 19.6%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad22.8%
Some College13.3%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors19.6%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,793 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$185,900 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,097/mo
Total Housing Units803
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
63%
About Roland, IA

Roland is a city in Iowa, located in Story County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,699 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Roland is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,793 is near the national average. Approximately 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Roland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,097 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Roland is well-educated. 48.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Roland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50236 1,699 $86,793 $185,900 $1,097 0.7% 48.8% 85.1%