City

West Burlington, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Des Moines County  ·  Iowa

👥4,300Population
💰$54,405Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$138,700Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 3%Black: 4.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.8%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic3.0%
Black4.5%
Asian0.1%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty21.3% ▲ 113% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,035 (37.8%)
Some College419 (15.3%)
Associates359 (13.1%)
Bachelors259 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree652 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College15.3%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.1%Renter: 28.9%Tenure
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,405 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$138,700 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$826/mo
Total Housing Units1,874
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
58%
About West Burlington, IA

West Burlington is a city in Iowa, located in Des Moines County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,300 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, West Burlington is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,405 is below the national average. Approximately 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in West Burlington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $826 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Burlington is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Burlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52655 4,300 $54,405 $138,700 $826 1.9% 33.3% 71.1%