City

Villisca, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Iowa

👥1,627Population
💰$63,657Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂53.6Median Age
🏠$98,600Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊0.1%Unemployment▼ 97% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 1.5%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic1.4%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment0.1% ▼ 97% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (2.9%)
HS Graduate373 (31.3%)
Some College174 (14.6%)
Associates212 (17.8%)
Bachelors222 (18.6%)
Graduate Degree176 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 18.6%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College14.6%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors18.6%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,657 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$98,600 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$737/mo
Total Housing Units852
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
66%
About Villisca, IA

Villisca is a city in Iowa, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,627 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.6 years.

Economically, Villisca is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,657 is below the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Villisca is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $737 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Villisca is moderately educated. 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Villisca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50864 1,627 $63,657 $98,600 $737 0.1% 33.4% 78.2%