City

Watkins, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Iowa

👥329Population
💰$110,000Median HH Income▲ 44% above avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$191,300Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Race
White97.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
9%
18–24
29%
25–44
8%
45–64
36%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
HS Graduate79 (38.3%)
Some College12 (5.8%)
Associates29 (14.1%)
Bachelors36 (17.5%)
Graduate Degree50 (24.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 17.5%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
HS Grad38.3%
Some College5.8%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors17.5%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.6%Renter: 5.4%Tenure
Owner94.6%
Renter5.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
14%
$150k–$200k
37%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,000 ▲ 44% above avg
Median Home Value$191,300 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units139
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
52%
$150k–$200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
67%
About Watkins, IA

Watkins is a city in Iowa, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 329 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Watkins is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,000 is above the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Watkins is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Watkins is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Watkins
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52354 329 $110,000 $191,300 0.0% 41.8% 94.6%