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Walnut, IA
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
Population
1,342
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
611
ZIP codes
0
Walnut and its ZIP codes
Walnut at a glance
- Walnut is about 11 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,500 a year, 17% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,900 (44% below Iowa) and median rent is $874 a month.
Local data for Walnut, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walnut, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,500
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$115,900
Median rent
$874/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
67.3
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (285), Irish Americans (91), Norwegian Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pottawattamie County. PPP loans are for Walnut.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,962
41,804 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,836
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$635M
FY 2026, $6,775 per person
How people get to work
Walnut, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walnut, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
557
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walnut, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Walnut
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AvocaCity | 5.9 mi | 2.4 |
| MarneCity | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| CorleyCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.1 |
| HancockCity | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Elk HornCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| ShelbyCity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| KimballtonCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| AtlanticCity | 12 mi | 8.3 |
| HarlanCity | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| TennantCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| LewisCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| OaklandCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| BraytonCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| MindenCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| KirkmanCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walnut, IA in?
- Walnut is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Walnut, IA?
- About 1,342 people live in Walnut, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walnut?
- Nearby places include Avoca (5.9 mi), Marne (6.3 mi), Corley (8.5 mi), Hancock (9.7 mi), Elk Horn (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023