City

Wellman, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Iowa

👥2,754Population
💰$54,659Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$205,200Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 1.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic1.3%
Black1.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
HS Graduate715 (38.2%)
Some College263 (14.1%)
Associates308 (16.5%)
Bachelors214 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree371 (19.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
HS Grad38.2%
Some College14.1%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,659 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$205,200 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$844/mo
Total Housing Units1,228
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
64%
About Wellman, IA

Wellman is a city in Iowa, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,754 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Wellman is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,659 is below the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wellman is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $205,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $844 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellman is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52356 2,754 $54,659 $205,200 $844 0.8% 31.3% 74.8%