City

Iola, WI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Waupaca County  ·  Wisconsin

👥3,408Population
💰$67,339Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$198,000Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.2%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.7%
Asian0.4%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.7%)
HS Graduate958 (39.9%)
Some College381 (15.9%)
Associates336 (14%)
Bachelors256 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree452 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College15.9%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,339 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$198,000 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$758/mo
Total Housing Units1,912
Vacant Units374

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Iola, WI

Iola is a city in Wisconsin, located in Waupaca County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 3,408 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Iola is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,339 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Iola is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $758 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Iola is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.96%).

Iola, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Iola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
54945 3,408 $67,339 $198,000 $758 3.1% 29.5% 79.0%

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