City

Whiting, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monona County  ·  Iowa

👥1,109Population
💰$70,714Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.7Median Age
🏠$116,400Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 5.1%Other: 6.1%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic5.1%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
2%
25–44
16%
45–64
35%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate276 (32.8%)
Some College115 (13.7%)
Associates112 (13.3%)
Bachelors89 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree245 (29.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College13.7%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,714 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$116,400 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$913/mo
Total Housing Units505
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
70%
About Whiting, IA

Whiting is a city in Iowa, located in Monona County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,109 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.7 years.

Economically, Whiting is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,714 is near the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Whiting is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $913 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whiting is moderately educated. 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whiting
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51063 1,109 $70,714 $116,400 $913 1.3% 39.7% 76.5%