City

Wayland, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Iowa

👥1,886Population
💰$81,667Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$140,400Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 0.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 9.1%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0.1%
Other9.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
33%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
HS Graduate390 (29.8%)
Some College228 (17.4%)
Associates204 (15.6%)
Bachelors181 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree307 (23.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
HS Grad29.8%
Some College17.4%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,667 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$140,400 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$808/mo
Total Housing Units730
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
68%
About Wayland, IA

Wayland is a city in Iowa, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,886 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Wayland is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,667 is near the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wayland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $808 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wayland is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wayland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52654 1,886 $81,667 $140,400 $808 0.4% 37.3% 79.9%