City

Waverly, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bremer County  ·  Iowa

👥12,655Population
💰$82,950Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$221,600Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓52.5%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 1.9%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic2.9%
Black1.9%
Asian1.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
17%
25–44
24%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads52.5% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,103 (28.8%)
Some College582 (8%)
Associates763 (10.4%)
Bachelors827 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree3,009 (41.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 8%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 41.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College8.0%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate41.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,950 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$221,600 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$880/mo
Total Housing Units5,053
Vacant Units362

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
62%
About Waverly, IA

Waverly is a city in Iowa, located in Bremer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,655 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, Waverly is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,950 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waverly is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $221,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $880 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waverly is well-educated. 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waverly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50677 12,655 $82,950 $221,600 $880 2.8% 52.5% 74.4%