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52656

West Point, IA

Total Population
2,295
Median Household Income
$78,272
Median Home Value
$186,800
Median Rent
$523

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$78,272
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$186,800
100.8% above state median
Rent
$523
100% above state median
Median Age
50.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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West Point, IA 52656

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor West Point, IA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

26.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 50.2 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.9%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 7.1%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$78,272
+4.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.5%
State: $-17,266,039
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.23 people

Total Households
1,015
Family Households
55.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
25.0%
#2 Industry
Education
16.0%
#3 Industry
Finance
15.2%
Total Employed Residents:639

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
13.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
7.1%
78 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,105
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.1%
1,174 employed
Labor Force
1,210
23 unemployed
Median Age
50.2 years
Per Capita Income
$41,328
Poverty Rate
7.1%

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