City

Toledo, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tama County  ·  Iowa

👥2,898Population
💰$62,344Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$136,300Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.6%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.7%Race
White83.6%
Hispanic7.3%
Black1.6%
Asian0.6%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (1.1%)
HS Graduate705 (38.2%)
Some College312 (16.9%)
Associates177 (9.6%)
Bachelors252 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree380 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College16.9%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,344 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$136,300 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$954/mo
Total Housing Units1,390
Vacant Units181

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
68%
About Toledo, IA

Toledo is a city in Iowa, located in Tama County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,898 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Toledo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,344 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Toledo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $954 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Toledo is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Toledo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52342 2,898 $62,344 $136,300 $954 4.2% 34.2% 70.1%