Pacific Junction, IA cityscape

51561

Pacific Junction, IA

Total Population
823
Median Household Income
$86,622
Median Home Value
$338,400
Median Rent
$1,042

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$86,622
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$338,400
101.5% above state median
Rent
$1,042
100% above state median
Median Age
51.6 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 Pacific Junction, IA

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 47.3% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 51.6 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.0%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 72% family households.

High remote work adoption with 31.9% working from home.

Low poverty rate of 5.2%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$86,622
+15.3% 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: 2.70 people

Total Households
305
Family Households
71.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Arts,
49.5%
#2 Industry
Education
16.6%
#3 Industry
Finance
13.1%
Total Employed Residents:283

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
31.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
31.9%
136 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:426
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (31.9% work from home)
Many residents enjoy short commutes (under 10 minutes)
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.0%
436 employed
Labor Force
452
9 unemployed
Median Age
51.6 years
Per Capita Income
$51,809
Poverty Rate
5.2%

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