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Davis County, IA
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Davis County, Iowa.
Population
9,157
Land area
502sq mi
People per sq mi
18
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Davis County
Davis County at a glance
- Davis County is 68% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,194, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,900 (22% below Iowa) and median rent is $868 a month.
- Its largest cities are Bloomfield (2,742), Pulaski (403) and Drakesville (149).
Local data for Davis County, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Davis County, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,194
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$161,900
Prices +13.8% in a year
Median rent
$868/mo
Homeownership
83.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,472), Irish Americans (772), Dutch Americans (286).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,776
1,981 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,202
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.4M
FY 2026, $5,198 per person
PPP loans
$16.5M
757 loans, 1,861 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$16.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Davis County, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.3%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.7%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Davis County, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
367
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Davis County, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Davis County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Davis County, IA?
- Bloomfield is the largest city or town in Davis County, with about 2,742 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Davis County?
- Davis County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 52537, 52552, 52560, 52584.
- What is the population of Davis County, IA?
- About 9,157 people live in Davis County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Davis County?
- Davis County borders Wapello County, Jefferson County, Appanoose County, Monroe County, Van Buren County, Scotland County, MO, Schuyler County, MO.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023