City

Whittemore, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kossuth County  ·  Iowa

👥927Population
💰$78,828Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$103,600Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓46.4%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 1.6%Other: 6.2%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic1.6%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.5%)
HS Graduate190 (31%)
Some College39 (6.4%)
Associates90 (14.7%)
Bachelors154 (25.2%)
Graduate Degree130 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 25.2%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College6.4%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors25.2%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,828 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$103,600 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$508/mo
Total Housing Units453
Vacant Units58

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
68%
About Whittemore, IA

Whittemore is a city in Iowa, located in Kossuth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 927 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Whittemore is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,828 is near the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Whittemore is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $508 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whittemore is well-educated. 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whittemore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50598 927 $78,828 $103,600 $508 0.0% 46.4% 85.1%