City

Winthrop, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Buchanan County  ·  Iowa

👥1,700Population
💰$85,625Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$181,600Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓43.8%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.2%Other: 1.9%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.2%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
25%
18–24
3%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads43.8% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 91% below avg
HS Graduate329 (30.2%)
Some College137 (12.6%)
Associates147 (13.5%)
Bachelors182 (16.7%)
Graduate Degree296 (27.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 16.7%Graduate: 27.1%Edu
HS Grad30.2%
Some College12.6%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors16.7%
Graduate27.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,625 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$181,600 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$940/mo
Total Housing Units667
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Winthrop, IA

Winthrop is a city in Iowa, located in Buchanan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,700 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Winthrop is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,625 is near the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Winthrop is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $940 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Winthrop is well-educated. 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Winthrop
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50682 1,700 $85,625 $181,600 $940 0.5% 43.8% 83.9%