City

Walker, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Linn County  ·  Iowa

👥1,906Population
💰$86,950Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$209,800Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓45.9%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.1%Race
White95.2%
Black0.2%
Asian0.4%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads45.9% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
HS Graduate393 (32.6%)
Some College90 (7.5%)
Associates170 (14.1%)
Bachelors206 (17.1%)
Graduate Degree348 (28.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 17.1%Graduate: 28.8%Edu
HS Grad32.6%
Some College7.5%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors17.1%
Graduate28.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,950 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$209,800 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units778
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Walker, IA

Walker is a city in Iowa, located in Linn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,906 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Walker is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,950 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Walker is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walker is well-educated. 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.23%).

Walker, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Walker
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52352 1,906 $86,950 $209,800 $738 2.3% 45.9% 81.7%