City

Wever, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Iowa

👥906Population
💰$84,375Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂55.8Median Age
🏠$226,500Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.2%Hispanic: 7.8%Other: 3%Race
White89.2%
Hispanic7.8%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
22%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
HS Graduate239 (35.7%)
Some College89 (13.3%)
Associates54 (8.1%)
Bachelors93 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree194 (29%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 29%Edu
HS Grad35.7%
Some College13.3%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate29.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.1%Renter: 10%Tenure
Owner90.1%
Renter10.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,375 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$226,500 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,272/mo
Total Housing Units398
Vacant Units16

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Wever, IA

Wever is a city in Iowa, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 906 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.8 years.

Economically, Wever is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,375 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wever is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,272 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wever is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wever
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52658 906 $84,375 $226,500 $1,272 5.6% 42.9% 90.1%