City

Chillicothe, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wapello County  ·  Iowa

👥50Population
💰$68,750Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂54.5Median Age
🏠$82,500Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊17.9%Unemployment▲ 265% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.0% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 8%Black: 4%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic8.0%
Black4.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
10%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
College Grads23.1% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment17.9% ▲ 265% above avg
HS Graduate24 (61.5%)
Some College4 (10.3%)
Associates2 (5.1%)
Bachelors3 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree6 (15.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 61.5%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 5.1%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
HS Grad61.5%
Some College10.3%
Associates5.1%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92%Renter: 8%Tenure
Owner92.0%
Renter8.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,750 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$82,500 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units25

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
43%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

15–30 min
67%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Chillicothe, IA

Chillicothe is a city in Iowa, located in Wapello County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 50 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.5 years.

Economically, Chillicothe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,750 is near the national average. The unemployment rate is 17.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Chillicothe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chillicothe is less-educated. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88%).

Chillicothe, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Chillicothe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52548 50 $68,750 $82,500 17.9% 23.1% 92.0%