City

Windsor Heights, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Iowa

👥5,171Population
💰$89,083Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$251,800Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓57.0%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.1% Female 55.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.3%Hispanic: 9.4%Black: 6.1%Asian: 4.3%Other: 0.9%Race
White79.3%
Hispanic9.4%
Black6.1%
Asian4.3%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads57.0% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.5%)
HS Graduate758 (21.4%)
Some College253 (7.1%)
Associates499 (14.1%)
Bachelors482 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree1,541 (43.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 21.4%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 43.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad21.4%
Some College7.1%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate43.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
48%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,083 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$251,800 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,355/mo
Total Housing Units2,327
Vacant Units261

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
34%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
0%
2000+
54%
About Windsor Heights, IA

Windsor Heights is a city in Iowa, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,171 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Windsor Heights is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,083 is above the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Windsor Heights is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,355 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Windsor Heights is well-educated. 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Windsor Heights
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50324 5,171 $89,083 $251,800 $1,355 1.8% 57.0% 77.8%