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Wapello city, IA

ZIP 52653 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 52653

52653 has a population of 3,203 with a median age of 46.3 yrs (51.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.5%+44% vs US avg
x
Black
1.1%-91% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
8.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.9%-23% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.7%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
23.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.5%-24% vs US avg
x
High school
38.4%+47% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.9%+24% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.2%-49% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.0%
x
Diversity Index
21/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.0%-57% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.9%+0% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.0%+34% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.3%+67% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.8%+707% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 52653

Poverty Rate
5.0%-57% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.0%+34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.9%+0% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.3%+67% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.7%-41% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
46.8%+707% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,203
Median age46.3
Poverty rate5.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.5%
Hispanic8.9%
Black1.1%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born13.9%