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Williamsburg, IA
City in Iowa County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52361.
Population
3,360
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
997
ZIP codes
1
Williamsburg and its ZIP codes
Williamsburg at a glance
- Williamsburg is about 17 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 115th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $58,059, 23% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,300 and median rent is $671 a month.
Local data for Williamsburg, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Williamsburg, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,059
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$204,300
Median rent
$671/mo
Homeownership
64.5%
Bachelor's or higher
40.7%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,365), Irish Americans (611), Mexican Americans (270).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iowa County. PPP loans are for Williamsburg.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -3.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,403
8,382 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,456
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $7,410 per person
PPP loans
$16.76M
319 loans, 1,680 jobs reported
How people get to work
Williamsburg, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.4%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Williamsburg, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
540
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
98
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
37.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Williamsburg, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Williamsburg
1 in or overlapping Williamsburg. Population shown
Cities near Williamsburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ConroyCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.8 |
| ParnellCity | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| South AmanaCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.4 |
| HomesteadCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.3 |
| MarengoCity | 9.1 mi | 2.1 |
| High AmanaCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| West AmanaCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Middle AmanaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| MillersburgCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| LadoraCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| AmanaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| North EnglishCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| OxfordCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| East AmanaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| KinrossCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| WatkinsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Williamsburg, IA in?
- Williamsburg is in Iowa County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Williamsburg, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Williamsburg include 52361.
- What is the population of Williamsburg, IA?
- About 3,360 people live in Williamsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Williamsburg?
- Nearby places include Conroy (3.6 mi), Parnell (6 mi), South Amana (7.2 mi), Homestead (9.1 mi), Marengo (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023