In Union, Iowa, the median home price is $164,334, compared with the Iowa median of $237,481; median household income is $57,772; the population is 11,993; schools rate 8.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 284.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 15.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Union at a glance
Population
11,993
Median Household Income
$57,772
Typical Home Value
$164,334
School District Rating
8.1
Violent Crime Rate
284.8
Avg Commute Time
15.8
About Union
Union has a population of 11,993. The median home value is $164,334, 31% below the Iowa median. Median household income is $57,772 (23% below the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Creston, Union, and Douglas.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Union
13 towns, by population.
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Union at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Union?
- Union has a population of 11,993 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Union?
- The median home value in Union is $164,334. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Union?
- Median household income in Union is $57,772 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Union in?
- Union is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Union?
- Union contains 13 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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