City

Wilton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Muscatine County  ·  Iowa

👥3,677Population
💰$74,625Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$175,700Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓45.4%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.3%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic5.2%
Black1.4%
Asian0.6%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads45.4% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
HS Graduate624 (24.5%)
Some College453 (17.8%)
Associates315 (12.3%)
Bachelors372 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree787 (30.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.5%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 30.9%Edu
HS Grad24.5%
Some College17.8%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate30.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,625 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$175,700 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$851/mo
Total Housing Units1,766
Vacant Units116

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Wilton, IA

Wilton is a city in Iowa, located in Muscatine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,677 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Wilton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,625 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wilton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $851 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilton is well-educated. 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52778 3,677 $74,625 $175,700 $851 0.9% 45.4% 74.8%