City

Weldon, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Decatur County  ·  Iowa

👥496Population
💰$61,250Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76%Hispanic: 20.8%Other: 3.2%Race
White76.0%
Hispanic20.8%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
2%
25–44
32%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate109 (34.6%)
Some College33 (10.5%)
Associates76 (24.1%)
Bachelors71 (22.5%)
Graduate Degree26 (8.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 24.1%Bachelors: 22.5%Graduate: 8.3%Edu
HS Grad34.6%
Some College10.5%
Associates24.1%
Bachelors22.5%
Graduate8.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,250 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Rent$787/mo
Total Housing Units222
Vacant Units6

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
30%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
58%
About Weldon, IA

Weldon is a city in Iowa, located in Decatur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 496 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.9 years.

Economically, Weldon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,250 is below the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The population of Weldon is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Weldon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50264 496 $61,250 $787 5.0% 30.8% 74.5%