City

Westphalia, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Iowa

👥150Population
💰$108,646Median HH Income▲ 42% above avg
🎂58.9Median Age
🏠$94,500Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓17.7%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.0% Female 60.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
9%
18–24
9%
25–44
9%
45–64
45%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads17.7% ▼ 54% below avg
HS Graduate48 (40.3%)
Some College22 (18.5%)
Associates28 (23.5%)
Bachelors10 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree11 (9.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 23.5%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 9.2%Edu
HS Grad40.3%
Some College18.5%
Associates23.5%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate9.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.4%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
58%
$100k–$150k
36%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$108,646 ▲ 42% above avg
Median Home Value$94,500 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units73
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
22%
2000+
68%
About Westphalia, IA

Westphalia is a city in Iowa, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 150 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.9 years.

Economically, Westphalia is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $108,646 is above the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Westphalia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Westphalia is less-educated. 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Westphalia, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Westphalia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51578 150 $108,646 $94,500 0.0% 17.7% 84.6%