City

Wesley, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kossuth County  ·  Iowa

👥678Population
💰$73,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$150,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 4.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian0.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate177 (36.9%)
Some College60 (12.5%)
Associates49 (10.2%)
Bachelors87 (18.1%)
Graduate Degree106 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 18.1%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College12.5%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors18.1%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.6%Renter: 9.4%Tenure
Owner90.6%
Renter9.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$150,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units282
Vacant Units6

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
64%
About Wesley, IA

Wesley is a city in Iowa, located in Kossuth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 678 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Wesley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,750 is near the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wesley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $150,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wesley is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wesley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50483 678 $73,750 $150,000 $675 2.5% 40.2% 90.6%