City

Winterset, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Iowa

👥9,123Population
💰$80,018Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$216,100Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.8%
Asian0.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,977 (33.5%)
Some College688 (11.6%)
Associates1,080 (18.3%)
Bachelors607 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree1,528 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College11.6%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,018 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$216,100 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$948/mo
Total Housing Units3,927
Vacant Units189

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
63%
About Winterset, IA

Winterset is a city in Iowa, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,123 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Winterset is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,018 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Winterset is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $948 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Winterset is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Winterset
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50273 9,123 $80,018 $216,100 $948 3.5% 36.2% 77.2%