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Dunlap, IA
City in Harrison County, Iowa.
Population
1,170
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
937
ZIP codes
0
Dunlap and its ZIP codes
Dunlap at a glance
- Dunlap is about 16 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,375 a year, 34% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,900 (33% below Iowa) and median rent is $918 a month.
Local data for Dunlap, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dunlap, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,375
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$139,900
Median rent
$918/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
56.1
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (393), Irish Americans (218), Italian Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harrison County. PPP loans are for Dunlap.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,560
4,087 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,419
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$117M
FY 2026, $8,030 per person
How people get to work
Dunlap, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.1%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dunlap, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
608
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
177
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
34.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dunlap, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Dunlap
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow CityCity | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| ArionCity | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| WoodbineCity | 9.9 mi | 1.7 |
| EarlingCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| PanamaCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Buck GroveCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| SoldierCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| DefianceCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| MoorheadCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| WestphaliaCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| PortsmouthCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| UteCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Charter OakCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| DenisonCity | 17 mi | 6.5 |
| PisgahCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| LoganCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dunlap, IA in?
- Dunlap is in Harrison County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Dunlap, IA?
- About 1,170 people live in Dunlap, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dunlap?
- Nearby places include Dow City (7.5 mi), Arion (9.6 mi), Woodbine (9.9 mi), Earling (11 mi), Panama (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023