City

Volga, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clayton County  ·  Iowa

👥266Population
💰$58,500Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂52.7Median Age
🏠$80,500Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓21.8%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Asian: 12.4%Race
White87.6%
Asian12.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads21.8% ▼ 44% below avg
HS Graduate106 (54.9%)
Some College30 (15.5%)
Associates15 (7.8%)
Bachelors19 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree23 (11.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.9%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
HS Grad54.9%
Some College15.5%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
61%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,500 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$80,500 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$779/mo
Total Housing Units157
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
72%
About Volga, IA

Volga is a city in Iowa, located in Clayton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 266 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.7 years.

Economically, Volga is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,500 is below the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Volga is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $779 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Volga is less-educated. 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Volga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52077 266 $58,500 $80,500 $779 0.0% 21.8% 86.5%