Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.1% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 101 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,745 (30.9%) |
| Some College | 993 (8.2%) |
| Associates | 1,471 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,963 (16.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,855 (31.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,154 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $235,772 ▼ 15% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $807/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 8,686 |
| Vacant Units | 869 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Winneshiek County is located in Iowa and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 19,254 residents. With a median age of 41.96, it is a middle-aged county.
Winneshiek County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,153 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.1% is well below the national average.
Housing in Winneshiek County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $235,772 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $807. Homeownership rates are high at 75.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Winneshiek County are primarily White (93.98%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Winneshiek County, IA is a middle-income area in Iowa. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52132 | Calmar | 1,856 | $97,621 | $225,700 | $743 | 0.2% | 43.5% |
| 52133 | Castalia | 711 | $80,030 | $208,900 | — | 0.0% | 23.1% |
| 52101 | Decorah | 12,539 | $70,046 | $249,500 | $813 | 3.1% | 53.8% |
| 52144 | Fort Atkinson | 1,056 | $85,341 | $193,800 | $1,102 | 0.3% | 42.2% |
| 52161 | Ossian | 1,558 | $77,250 | $173,500 | $715 | 1.8% | 38.8% |
| 52165 | Ridgeway | 1,125 | $91,250 | $270,800 | $653 | 1.2% | 31.9% |
| 52168 | Spillville | 409 | $42,750 | $156,600 | $929 | 2.7% | 29.5% |