City

West Chester, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Iowa

👥344Population
💰$69,063Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂29.5Median Age
🏠$162,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓38.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊11.5%Unemployment▲ 135% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 5.2%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic1.2%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
29%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
17%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty36.1% ▲ 261% above avg
College Grads38.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment11.5% ▲ 135% above avg
HS Graduate56 (33.3%)
Some College13 (7.7%)
Associates34 (20.2%)
Bachelors36 (21.4%)
Graduate Degree29 (17.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 21.4%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
HS Grad33.3%
Some College7.7%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors21.4%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.6%Renter: 7.4%Tenure
Owner92.6%
Renter7.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
31%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,063 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$162,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$718/mo
Total Housing Units121

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
72%
About West Chester, IA

West Chester is a city in Iowa, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 344 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.5 years.

Economically, West Chester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,063 is near the national average. Approximately 36.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in West Chester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $718 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Chester is moderately educated. 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Chester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52359 344 $69,063 $162,500 $718 11.5% 38.7% 92.6%