City

Wheatland, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clinton County  ·  Iowa

👥1,335Population
💰$47,250Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$142,600Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 0.9%Other: 0.8%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic3.9%
Black0.9%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
28%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
18%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate242 (30.4%)
Some College81 (10.2%)
Associates241 (30.3%)
Bachelors110 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree120 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 30.3%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College10.2%
Associates30.3%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,250 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$142,600 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$788/mo
Total Housing Units618
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
36%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
67%
About Wheatland, IA

Wheatland is a city in Iowa, located in Clinton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,335 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Wheatland is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,250 is below the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wheatland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $788 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wheatland is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wheatland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52777 1,335 $47,250 $142,600 $788 1.3% 28.9% 84.6%