City

Iola, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Grimes County  ·  Texas

👥2,785Population
💰$67,857Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$260,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.4%Hispanic: 18.3%Black: 0.5%Other: 6.5%Race
White74.4%
Hispanic18.3%
Black0.5%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.5%)
HS Graduate470 (26.7%)
Some College294 (16.7%)
Associates269 (15.3%)
Bachelors197 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree521 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College16.7%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,857 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$260,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,146/mo
Total Housing Units1,363
Vacant Units153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
45%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
67%
About Iola, TX

Iola is a city in Texas, located in Grimes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,785 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Iola is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,857 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Iola is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $260,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,146 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Iola is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.36%).

Iola, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Iola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77861 2,785 $67,857 $260,400 $1,146 5.0% 40.8% 84.8%