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Pella, IA
City in Marion County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50219.
Population
10,720
Land area
9.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,147
ZIP codes
1
Pella and its ZIP codes
Pella at a glance
- Pella is about 20 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 38th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $84,111, 12% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $292,700 (41% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,046 a month.
Local data for Pella, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pella, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,111
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$292,700
Median rent
$1,046/mo
Homeownership
62.5%
Bachelor's or higher
47.3%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
13.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (3,251), German Americans (2,668), Irish Americans (992).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Pella.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,183
19,508 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$214M
FY 2026, $6,412 per person
PPP loans
$42.3M
701 loans, 5,277 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pella, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.9%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 13.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pella, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
852
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pella, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Pella
1 in or overlapping Pella. Population shown
Cities near Pella
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarveyCity | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| LeightonCity | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| KnoxvilleCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| SullyCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MonroeCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| ReasnorCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| LynnvilleCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| BusseyCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| New SharonCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BeaconCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| MarysvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| SearsboroCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| OskaloosaCity | 16 mi | 8.1 |
| HamiltonCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| University ParkCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| PleasantvilleCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pella, IA in?
- Pella is in Marion County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Pella, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pella include 50219.
- What is the population of Pella, IA?
- About 10,720 people live in Pella, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pella?
- Nearby places include Harvey (6.1 mi), Leighton (8.1 mi), Knoxville (12 mi), Sully (12 mi), Monroe (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023