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Readlyn, IA
City in Bremer County, Iowa.
Population
736
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,240
ZIP codes
0
Readlyn and its ZIP codes
Readlyn at a glance
- Readlyn is about 39 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $86,103 a year, 15% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,400 (19% below Iowa) and median rent is $588 a month.
Local data for Readlyn, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Readlyn, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,103
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$168,400
Median rent
$588/mo
Homeownership
81.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (394), Irish Americans (90), Norwegian Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bremer County. PPP loans are for Readlyn.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,979
9,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,726
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $7,362 per person
How people get to work
Readlyn, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Readlyn, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
502
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
107
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Readlyn, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Readlyn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DenverCity | 6 mi | 1.7 |
| TripoliCity | 7.6 mi | 1.4 |
| FairbankCity | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| DunkertonCity | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| SumnerCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| WestgateCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WaverlyCity | 13 mi | 11.3 |
| JanesvilleCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| FrederikaCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WaterlooCity | 15 mi | 61.6 |
| OelweinCity | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| RaymondCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Elk Run HeightsCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| EvansdaleCity | 17 mi | 4 |
| Cedar FallsCity | 17 mi | 29.4 |
| HazletonCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Readlyn, IA in?
- Readlyn is in Bremer County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Readlyn, IA?
- About 736 people live in Readlyn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Readlyn?
- Nearby places include Denver (6 mi), Tripoli (7.6 mi), Fairbank (9.9 mi), Dunkerton (9.9 mi), Sumner (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023