City

Iola, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Allen County  ·  Kansas

👥7,452Population
💰$56,510Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$101,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 2.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.7%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic4.5%
Black2.9%
Asian0.3%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,642 (34.3%)
Some College757 (15.8%)
Associates727 (15.2%)
Bachelors406 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree1,231 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College15.8%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.6%Renter: 32.4%Tenure
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,510 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$101,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$715/mo
Total Housing Units3,532
Vacant Units563

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About Iola, KS

Iola is a city in Kansas, located in Allen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,452 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Iola is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,510 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Iola is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $715 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Iola is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.44%).

Iola, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Iola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66749 7,452 $56,510 $101,000 $715 5.4% 34.2% 67.6%