City

Waucoma, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  Iowa

👥1,172Population
💰$83,854Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$189,300Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
14%
25–44
14%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty1.6% ▼ 84% below avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (1%)
HS Graduate306 (42.6%)
Some College41 (5.7%)
Associates160 (22.3%)
Bachelors139 (19.4%)
Graduate Degree65 (9.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 5.7%Associates: 22.3%Bachelors: 19.4%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad42.6%
Some College5.7%
Associates22.3%
Bachelors19.4%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,854 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$189,300 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units491
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Waucoma, IA

Waucoma is a city in Iowa, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,172 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Waucoma is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,854 is near the national average. Approximately 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Waucoma is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waucoma is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waucoma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52171 1,172 $83,854 $189,300 $950 0.8% 28.4% 83.5%