City

Arlington, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  Iowa

👥831Population
💰$46,875Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂48.4Median Age
🏠$112,300Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 89% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 4.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.4%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian0.4%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
10%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 89% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate294 (52.7%)
Some College53 (9.5%)
Associates45 (8.1%)
Bachelors65 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree100 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 52.7%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad52.7%
Some College9.5%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,875 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$112,300 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$613/mo
Total Housing Units358
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
64%
About Arlington, IA

Arlington is a city in Iowa, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 831 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.4 years.

Economically, Arlington is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,875 is below the national average. Approximately 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Arlington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $613 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arlington is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Arlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50606 831 $46,875 $112,300 $613 0.5% 29.6% 86.8%