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Mediapolis, IA
City in Des Moines County, Iowa.
Population
1,928
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,607
ZIP codes
0
Mediapolis and its ZIP codes
Mediapolis at a glance
- Mediapolis is about 28 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 173rd most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $75,543, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,700 (14% below Iowa) and median rent is $1,040 a month.
Local data for Mediapolis, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mediapolis, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,543
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$179,700
Median rent
$1,040/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
35.6%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (736), Irish Americans (203), Dutch Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Des Moines County. PPP loans are for Mediapolis.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,600
20,080 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,329
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$498M
FY 2026, $12,792 per person
How people get to work
Mediapolis, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.6%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle1.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mediapolis, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
639
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
129
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 16°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mediapolis, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Mediapolis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SperryCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.2 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Morning SunCity | 7.3 mi | 0.8 |
| YarmouthCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.7 |
| OakvilleCity | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| BeaverdaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| WapelloCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Oquawka, ILVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Mount UnionCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| DanvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| West BurlingtonCity | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| MiddletownCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Keithsburg, ILCity | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| New LondonCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| New Boston, ILCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BurlingtonCity | 14 mi | 14.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mediapolis, IA in?
- Mediapolis is in Des Moines County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Mediapolis, IA?
- About 1,928 people live in Mediapolis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mediapolis?
- Nearby places include Sperry (3.6 mi), Kingston (6.6 mi), Morning Sun (7.3 mi), Yarmouth (8.4 mi), Oakville (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023