City

West Liberty, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Muscatine County  ·  Iowa

👥5,023Population
💰$75,947Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$197,900Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.6%Hispanic: 42.7%Black: 1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.6%Race
White54.6%
Hispanic42.7%
Black1.0%
Asian0.4%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma179 (5.8%)
HS Graduate1,242 (40%)
Some College341 (11%)
Associates368 (11.8%)
Bachelors343 (11%)
Graduate Degree634 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 5.8%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 11%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS5.8%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College11.0%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,947 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$197,900 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units1,912
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
64%
About West Liberty, IA

West Liberty is a city in Iowa, located in Muscatine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,023 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, West Liberty is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,947 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in West Liberty is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Liberty is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (54.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Liberty
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52776 5,023 $75,947 $197,900 $748 4.7% 31.5% 76.8%