Wapello
City in Louisa County, Iowa

Wapello is a city in Louisa County, Iowa, with 2,084 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Morning Sun, 6.6 miles SW.
- 2,084residents (2020 Census)
- 568 ftelevation · 173 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 1,604 / sq mipopulation density
- 52653ZIP code
About Wapello
Wapello is a city in and the county seat of Louisa County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,084 at the time of the 2020 census.
Wapello is part of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Wapello
- Median household income
- $72,708
- Median home value
- $143,900
- Median rent
- $711/mo
- Median age
- 49.6
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Wapello had 2,084 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,084 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,604 per sq mi (620 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wapello at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Louisa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,084 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.30 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1772° N, 91.1890° W |
| ZIP code | 52653 |
| Official website | cityofwapello.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1982200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wapello
- Morning Sun6.6 mi SW
- Grandview6.9 mi N
- Oakville9.3 mi SE
- New Boston, IL9.8 mi E
- Fredonia10.8 mi NW
- Letts10.8 mi N
- Columbus City11.2 mi NW
- Columbus Junction11.5 mi NW
- Mediapolis11.8 mi S
- Fruitland12.2 mi N
- Yarmouth12.6 mi SW
- Mount Union13.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wapello
What county is Wapello in?
Wapello is in Louisa County, Iowa.
What is the population of Wapello, IA?
2,084 people lived in Wapello at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wapello, IA?
The ZIP code of Wapello is 52653.
What is the elevation of Wapello?
568 feet (173 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wapello?
Morning Sun (6.6 mi), Grandview (6.9 mi), Oakville (9.3 mi), New Boston (9.8 mi), Fredonia (10.8 mi).
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