City

Pocahontas, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pocahontas County  ·  Iowa

👥2,103Population
💰$57,589Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$104,700Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.6%Other: 4%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.6%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma32 (2.3%)
HS Graduate632 (44.7%)
Some College132 (9.3%)
Associates163 (11.5%)
Bachelors145 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree310 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 44.7%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad44.7%
Some College9.3%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,589 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$104,700 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$801/mo
Total Housing Units1,142
Vacant Units152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
60%
About Pocahontas, IA

Pocahontas is a city in Iowa, located in Pocahontas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,103 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Pocahontas is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,589 is below the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pocahontas is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $801 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pocahontas is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pocahontas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50574 2,103 $57,589 $104,700 $801 6.1% 32.2% 79.2%