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Dunkerton, IA
City in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
Population
821
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
686
ZIP codes
0
Dunkerton and its ZIP codes
Dunkerton at a glance
- Dunkerton is about 12 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $86,413 a year, 15% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,700 (9% below Iowa) and median rent is $514 a month.
Local data for Dunkerton, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dunkerton, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,413
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$189,700
Median rent
$514/mo
Homeownership
84.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (321), Irish Americans (186), Swedish Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Black Hawk County. PPP loans are for Dunkerton.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,876
70,713 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,987
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$904M
FY 2026, $6,896 per person
How people get to work
Dunkerton, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dunkerton, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
939
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
448
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dunkerton, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Dunkerton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairbankCity | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| RaymondCity | 7.7 mi | 1.6 |
| JesupCity | 8.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Elk Run HeightsCity | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| EvansdaleCity | 9.5 mi | 4 |
| ReadlynCity | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| WaterlooCity | 10 mi | 61.6 |
| GilbertvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| DenverCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| WashburnCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| HazletonCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| OelweinCity | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| Cedar FallsCity | 15 mi | 29.4 |
| IndependenceCity | 15 mi | 6 |
| JanesvilleCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| WestgateCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dunkerton, IA in?
- Dunkerton is in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Dunkerton, IA?
- About 821 people live in Dunkerton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dunkerton?
- Nearby places include Fairbank (7.4 mi), Raymond (7.7 mi), Jesup (8.3 mi), Elk Run Heights (8.4 mi), Evansdale (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023