City

Wiota, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cass County  ·  Iowa

👥170Population
💰$71,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂66.3Median Age
🏠$126,800Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

18–24
1%
25–44
13%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age66.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.65
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.6%)
HS Graduate67 (39.9%)
Some College36 (21.4%)
Associates24 (14.3%)
Bachelors23 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree17 (10.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 21.4%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 10.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College21.4%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate10.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,875 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$126,800 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,118/mo
Total Housing Units145
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
65%
About Wiota, IA

Wiota is a city in Iowa, located in Cass County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 170 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 66.3 years.

Economically, Wiota is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,875 is near the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Wiota is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,118 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wiota is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wiota
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50274 170 $71,875 $126,800 $1,118 0.0% 23.8% 78.6%