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Walker, IA

City in Linn County, Iowa.

Population

661

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

883

ZIP codes

0

Walker and its ZIP codes

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Walker at a glance

  • Walker is about 15 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
  • The median household income is $82,656, 10% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,400 (17% below Iowa) and median rent is $808 a month.

Local data for Walker, IA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Walker, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$82,656

Poverty rate

14.2%

Median home value

$172,400

Median rent

$808/mo

Homeownership

81.3%

Bachelor's or higher

15.5%

Median age

36.0

Average commute

27.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (193), Irish Americans (148), Dutch Americans (20).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Linn County. PPP loans are for Walker.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$70,464

125,508 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$66,525

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.4B

FY 2026, $10,633 per person

Linn County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Walker, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.1%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked7.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home13.7%

Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Walker, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,284

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

655

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 9°F

39.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Walker, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.4%

U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts

Diabetes

10.6%

U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts

Smoking

13.5%

U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.3%

U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts

Cities near Walker

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
UrbanaCity6.2 mi1.8
RowleyCity6.5 mi0.4
Center PointCity6.9 mi2.7
QuasquetonCity7.8 mi1.1
BrandonCity11 mi0.3
AlburnettCity13 mi0.8
CoggonCity13 mi0.7
WinthropCity13 mi0.8
IndependenceCity14 mi6
ShellsburgCity14 mi0.8
Central CityCity15 mi1.1
RobinsCity15 mi6
VintonCity15 mi4.9
PaloCity15 mi1.2
HiawathaCity15 mi4.8
RyanCity16 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Walker, IA in?
Walker is in Linn County, Iowa.
What is the population of Walker, IA?
About 661 people live in Walker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Walker?
Nearby places include Urbana (6.2 mi), Rowley (6.5 mi), Center Point (6.9 mi), Quasqueton (7.8 mi), Brandon (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023