City

Whitten, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Iowa

👥125Population
💰$68,750Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$49,000Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 1.6%Asian: 7.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian7.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
1%
25–44
22%
45–64
34%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (2.2%)
HS Graduate15 (16.1%)
Some College37 (39.8%)
Associates16 (17.2%)
Bachelors18 (19.4%)
Graduate Degree5 (5.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 16.1%Some College: 39.8%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 19.4%Graduate: 5.4%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad16.1%
Some College39.8%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors19.4%
Graduate5.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
42%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,750 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$49,000 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units101
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
46%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
75%
About Whitten, IA

Whitten is a city in Iowa, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 125 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Whitten is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,750 is near the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Whitten is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $49,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whitten is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whitten
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50269 125 $68,750 $49,000 1.6% 25.3% 85.5%