City

Waukon, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Allamakee County  ·  Iowa

👥5,986Population
💰$65,801Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$158,300Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.5%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic3.9%
Black0.1%
Asian0.7%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,523 (38.9%)
Some College426 (10.9%)
Associates583 (14.9%)
Bachelors555 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree801 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College10.9%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,801 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$158,300 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$730/mo
Total Housing Units2,923
Vacant Units268

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Waukon, IA

Waukon is a city in Iowa, located in Allamakee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,986 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Waukon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,801 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waukon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $730 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waukon is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waukon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52172 5,986 $65,801 $158,300 $730 3.8% 34.6% 76.1%