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50125

Indianola, IA

Total Population
20,364
Median Household Income
$84,173
Median Home Value
$230,200
Median Rent
$932

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$84,173
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$230,200
101% above state median
Rent
$932
100% above state median
Median Age
37.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Indianola, IA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

33.0% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.1%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 7.0%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$84,173
+12.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.5%
State: $-17,266,039
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.49 people

Total Households
7,589
Family Households
54.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
27.5%
#2 Industry
Construction
19.8%
#3 Industry
Finance
15.7%
Total Employed Residents:4,745

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
6.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
6.0%
546 workers
Public Transit
0.1%
6 workers
Total Commuting Workers:9,055
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.9%
10,367 employed
Labor Force
10,712
327 unemployed
Median Age
37.1 years
Per Capita Income
$37,896
Poverty Rate
7.0%

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