City

Wapello, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Louisa County  ·  Iowa

👥3,203Population
💰$80,990Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$152,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 8.9%Black: 0.9%Other: 5.5%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic8.9%
Black0.9%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate790 (36.8%)
Some College294 (13.7%)
Associates360 (16.8%)
Bachelors303 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree397 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College13.7%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,990 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$152,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$799/mo
Total Housing Units1,596
Vacant Units208

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Wapello, IA

Wapello is a city in Iowa, located in Louisa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,203 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Wapello is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,990 is near the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wapello is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $799 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wapello is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wapello
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52653 3,203 $80,990 $152,400 $799 3.9% 32.6% 71.0%