City

Webster City, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hamilton County  ·  Iowa

👥8,768Population
💰$71,182Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$129,100Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓38.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.4%Hispanic: 14.5%Black: 1.7%Asian: 2.4%Other: 1.4%Race
White79.4%
Hispanic14.5%
Black1.7%
Asian2.4%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads38.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma57 (1%)
HS Graduate1,905 (34.2%)
Some College711 (12.8%)
Associates770 (13.8%)
Bachelors766 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree1,359 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College12.8%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,182 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$129,100 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units4,170
Vacant Units463

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Webster City, IA

Webster City is a city in Iowa, located in Hamilton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,768 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Webster City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,182 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Webster City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Webster City is moderately educated. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Webster City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50595 8,768 $71,182 $129,100 $877 5.2% 38.2% 68.3%