Whittemore, IA

Census ZIP code profile for Whittemore, IA — 1 ZIPs, total population 912. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Whittemore, IA is covered by 1 USPS ZIP code serving a combined population of 912 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Whittemore splits its residents across 1 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Whittemore, the median household income averages $78,558 and per-capita income averages $37,036. Poverty rate runs at 3.4% and unemployment at 0.0%. On housing, the average median home value is $110,900 with median rent of $625 per month, and 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 1 ZIP — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Whittemore against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Whittemore as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

912

Population

$78,558

Median Income

$110,900

Median Home Value

36.3

Median Age

How much do residents of Whittemore earn?

Median Household Income
$78,558
Per Capita Income
$37,036
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%

What does housing look like in Whittemore?

Median Home Value
$110,900
Median Rent
$625/mo
Owner Occupied
87.1%
Housing Units
392

Who lives in Whittemore?

Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
High School+
46.0%
Foreign Born
1.2%

ZIP Codes in Whittemore, IA

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
50598 912 5 America/Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Whittemore, IA?
Whittemore, IA has 1 ZIP code with a combined population of 912, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Whittemore?
The average median household income across Whittemore, IA ZIP codes is $78,558. The poverty rate is 3.4%.
What is the cost of living in Whittemore?
The average median home value in Whittemore, IA is $110,900. Median rent is $625/month. 87.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.