Wapello County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
35,256
population (2021)
-1.0%
pop change since 2010
19179
FIPS code
Wapello County ZIP code map
About Wapello County
Wapello County is located in Iowa and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 35,256 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1% from 35,625 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wapello County is 19179.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 35,256 |
| 2010 population | 35,625 |
| Change | -1.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19179 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wapello County
ZIP codes for Wapello County, IA (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52501 | Ottumwa | Wapello | View map |
| 52530 | Agency | Wapello | View map |
| 52536 | Blakesburg | Wapello | View map |
| 52548 | Chillicothe | Wapello | View map |
| 52553 | Eddyville | Wapello | View map |
| 52554 | Eldon | Wapello | View map |
| 52566 | Kirkville | Wapello | View map |
Demographics & statistics
35,365
Population
40.1
Median age
$55,931
Median household income
$30,009
Per capita income
$109,500
Median home value
$424
Median monthly rent
83.7%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
11,113
Housing units
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,086
Under 5
1,042
1,025
5–9
983
1,278
10–14
1,225
1,206
15–19
1,157
1,015
20–24
973
2,344
25–34
2,248
2,014
35–44
1,930
2,277
45–54
2,184
946
55–59
907
1,538
60–64
1,475
1,923
65–74
1,844
916
75–84
878
486
85+
465
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,098 | 17.2% |
| 18 and over | 27,267 | 82.8% |
| 65 and over | 6,512 | 24.3% |
| Median age | 40.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.2%
Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Two or more races
4.8%
Black or African American
3.1%
Other race
2.7%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,281 | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,928 | 5.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,774 | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,170 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 995 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 538 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 519 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 88 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
16.9%
$50k–$75k
24.6%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
0.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 0.7% |
| Median income | $55,931 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.8%
$50k–$100k
32.6%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k–$300k
13.3%
$300k–$500k
4.3%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,500 |
| Median rent / month | $424 |
| Owner occupied | 83.7% |
| Renter occupied | 16.3% |
| Vacant | 11.4% |
| Single-family detached | 80.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 11.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% |
| 3 or more | 33.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.0% |
| Electricity | 17.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 6.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,629 | 56.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,011 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,934 | 18.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,694 | 20.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,593 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,894 | 40.3% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.5% | 17.4% |
| Married | 53.9% | 60.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
50.2%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
11.7%
Bachelor's degree
7.9%
Graduate / professional
2.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 605 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 365 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,503 | 45.9% |
| High school | 1,874 | 22.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,617 | 22.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
27.4%
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Retail trade
9.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.5%
Construction
5.6%
Professional & management
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
4.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.0%
Other services
3.0%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.4% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 35.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.9% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
20.9%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
36.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.6% |
| Retirement income | 30.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 25.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,803 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 16.3% |
| 65 and over | 34.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.1% |
| Public insurance | 49.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,237 | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 1,864 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,126 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 139 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 357 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,375 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 32,266 | 97.1% |
| Born in different state | 26,098 | 78.3% |
| Foreign born | 109 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,990 | 2.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,245 | 39.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,270 | 12.1% |
| Italian | 3,640 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 2,474 | 7% |
| English | 1,451 | 4.1% |
| Polish | 358 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 142 | 0.4% |
| German | 105 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 27 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 88.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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