City

Wellsburg, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Grundy County  ·  Iowa

👥1,077Population
💰$72,684Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$123,700Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.5%Race
White98.1%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.5%
Asian0.1%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
2%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.6%)
HS Graduate427 (50.6%)
Some College70 (8.3%)
Associates95 (11.3%)
Bachelors134 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree113 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 50.6%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad50.6%
Some College8.3%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93%Renter: 7%Tenure
Owner93.0%
Renter7.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,684 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$123,700 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units520
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
67%
About Wellsburg, IA

Wellsburg is a city in Iowa, located in Grundy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,077 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Wellsburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,684 is near the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wellsburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellsburg is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50680 1,077 $72,684 $123,700 $625 3.8% 29.3% 93.0%