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Washta, IA
City in Cherokee County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 51061.
Population
180
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
178
ZIP codes
1
Washta and its ZIP codes
Washta at a glance
- Washta is about 3.1 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Washta, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Washta.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,356
4,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,904
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $8,871 per person
PPP loans
$1.1M
77 loans, 120 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Washta, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
43
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 9°F
33.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washta, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Washta
1 in or overlapping Washta. Population shown
Cities near Washta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| QuimbyCity | 5.1 mi | 0.4 |
| CorrectionvilleCity | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| PiersonCity | 7.9 mi | 0.5 |
| CushingCity | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
| HolsteinCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| KingsleyCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| CherokeeCity | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| AnthonCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| MeridenCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| CleghornCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| GalvaCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| AureliaCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| MarcusCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| MovilleCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Battle CreekCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Ida GroveCity | 21 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Washta, IA in?
- Washta is in Cherokee County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Washta, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Washta include 51061.
- What is the population of Washta, IA?
- About 180 people live in Washta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Washta?
- Nearby places include Quimby (5.1 mi), Correctionville (7.7 mi), Pierson (7.9 mi), Cushing (8.2 mi), Holstein (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023