City

Wallingford, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Emmet County  ·  Iowa

👥475Population
💰$81,071Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$115,300Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓42.8%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 8.2%Other: 0.6%Race
White80.0%
Hispanic10.3%
Black8.2%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
25%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads42.8% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (1.3%)
HS Graduate91 (30.6%)
Some College17 (5.7%)
Associates58 (19.5%)
Bachelors60 (20.2%)
Graduate Degree67 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 5.7%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 20.2%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College5.7%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors20.2%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.6%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.6%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,071 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$115,300 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units172
Vacant Units6

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Wallingford, IA

Wallingford is a city in Iowa, located in Emmet County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 475 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Wallingford is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,071 is near the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wallingford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wallingford is well-educated. 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wallingford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51365 475 $81,071 $115,300 0.4% 42.8% 88.6%