City

Waukee, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Iowa

👥27,560Population
💰$107,864Median HH Income▲ 41% above avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$332,500Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓68.1%College Grads▲ 76% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.3%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 4.3%Asian: 6.4%Other: 5.6%Race
White77.3%
Hispanic5.8%
Black4.3%
Asian6.4%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads68.1% ▲ 76% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma178 (1%)
HS Graduate2,085 (12.1%)
Some College1,126 (6.5%)
Associates2,103 (12.2%)
Bachelors1,730 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree9,985 (58%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 12.1%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 58%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad12.1%
Some College6.5%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate58.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,864 ▲ 41% above avg
Median Home Value$332,500 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,296/mo
Total Housing Units11,323
Vacant Units449

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
71%
About Waukee, IA

Waukee is a city in Iowa, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,560 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Waukee is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,864 is above the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waukee is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $332,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,296 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waukee is highly educated. 68.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waukee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50263 27,560 $107,864 $332,500 $1,296 4.1% 68.1% 70.0%