City

Wall Lake, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sac County  ·  Iowa

👥1,180Population
💰$69,643Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$193,300Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 1.4%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic1.3%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
12%
25–44
13%
45–64
20%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.6%)
HS Graduate265 (38.6%)
Some College48 (7%)
Associates141 (20.6%)
Bachelors112 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree116 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 7%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College7.0%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,643 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$193,300 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$632/mo
Total Housing Units505
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Wall Lake, IA

Wall Lake is a city in Iowa, located in Sac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,180 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Wall Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,643 is near the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wall Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $632 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wall Lake is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wall Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51466 1,180 $69,643 $193,300 $632 1.7% 33.2% 82.8%