City

Runnells, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Iowa

👥3,275Population
💰$92,667Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$326,300Median Home Value▲ 17% above avg
🎓37.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 2.4%Asian: 1.5%Other: 5.4%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian1.5%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
2%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty0.7% ▼ 93% below avg
College Grads37.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 34% below avg
HS Graduate947 (41.2%)
Some College275 (12%)
Associates227 (9.9%)
Bachelors158 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree692 (30.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 12%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 30.1%Edu
HS Grad41.2%
Some College12.0%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate30.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.7%Renter: 4.3%Tenure
Owner95.7%
Renter4.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,667 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$326,300 ▲ 17% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units1,369
Vacant Units3

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
64%
About Runnells, IA

Runnells is a city in Iowa, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,275 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Runnells is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,667 is above the national average. Approximately 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Runnells is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $326,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Runnells is moderately educated. 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Runnells
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50237 3,275 $92,667 $326,300 $765 3.3% 37.0% 95.7%