City

Walnut, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pottawattamie County  ·  Iowa

👥1,637Population
💰$67,928Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂64.2Median Age
🏠$112,700Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.6%Other: 0.3%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.6%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
1%
25–44
14%
45–64
23%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.4%)
HS Graduate456 (36.2%)
Some College133 (10.6%)
Associates160 (12.7%)
Bachelors238 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree254 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 18.9%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College10.6%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors18.9%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,928 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$112,700 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$831/mo
Total Housing Units529
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
77%
About Walnut, IA

Walnut is a city in Iowa, located in Pottawattamie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,637 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.2 years.

Economically, Walnut is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,928 is near the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Walnut is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $831 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walnut is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walnut
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51577 1,637 $67,928 $112,700 $831 5.7% 39.1% 76.1%