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Olin, IA
City in Jones County, Iowa.
Population
830
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
812
ZIP codes
0
Olin and its ZIP codes
Olin at a glance
- Olin is about 14 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,932, 31% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,500 (48% below Iowa) and median rent is $788 a month.
Local data for Olin, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Olin, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,932
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$108,500
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
7.4%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
38.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (236), Irish Americans (112), Scottish Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jones County. PPP loans are for Olin.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,841
6,279 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,539
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $7,152 per person
How people get to work
Olin, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.5%
- Carpooled27.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 38.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Olin, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
668
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Olin, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Olin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MorleyCity | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
| StanwoodCity | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| WyomingCity | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Center JunctionCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| MechanicsvilleCity | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| ClarenceCity | 8.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Oxford JunctionCity | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| OnslowCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| AnamosaCity | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| MartelleCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Stone CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| LisbonCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| MonmouthCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| LowdenCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Mount VernonCity | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| TiptonCity | 16 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Olin, IA in?
- Olin is in Jones County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Olin, IA?
- About 830 people live in Olin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Olin?
- Nearby places include Morley (5.4 mi), Stanwood (7.2 mi), Wyoming (8.2 mi), Center Junction (8.3 mi), Mechanicsville (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023