Avoca
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa

Avoca is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, with 1,683 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,194 ft (364 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shelby, 6.0 miles W.
- 1,683residents (2020 Census)
- 1,194 ftelevation · 364 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.1 km²
- 709 / sq mipopulation density
- 51521ZIP code
About Avoca
Avoca (Irish: Abhóca, meaning 'the meeting of the waters') is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,683 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Avoca
- Median household income
- $73,056
- Median home value
- $173,800
- Median rent
- $850/mo
- Median age
- 49.3
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Avoca had 1,683 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,683 |
|---|---|
| Density | 709 per sq mi (274 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Avoca at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pottawattamie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,683 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.37 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4829° N, 95.3373° W |
| ZIP code | 51521 |
| Official website | cityofavoca.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1903970 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Avoca
- Shelby6.0 mi W
- Walnut6.1 mi E
- Hancock6.2 mi S
- Corley6.6 mi N
- Tennant9.5 mi NW
- Minden10.7 mi W
- Harlan11.5 mi N
- Marne12.0 mi E
- Oakland12.1 mi S
- Persia13.7 mi NW
- Neola14.7 mi W
- Jacksonville14.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Avoca
What county is Avoca in?
Avoca is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
What is the population of Avoca, IA?
1,683 people lived in Avoca at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Avoca, IA?
The ZIP code of Avoca is 51521.
What is the elevation of Avoca?
1,194 feet (364 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Avoca?
Shelby (6.0 mi), Walnut (6.1 mi), Hancock (6.2 mi), Corley (6.6 mi), Tennant (9.5 mi).
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