County

Lucas County, IA

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Iowa

👥8,704Population
💰$67,715Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$117,913Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.7%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.8%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,515 (44.3%)
Some College823 (14.5%)
Associates780 (13.7%)
Bachelors635 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree881 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 44.3%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad44.3%
Some College14.5%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,715 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$117,913 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units4,036
Vacant Units371

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Lucas County, IA

Lucas County is located in Iowa and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,704 residents. With a median age of 42.13, it is a middle-aged county.

Lucas County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,714 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 16.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Lucas County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $117,913 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $814. Homeownership rates are high at 80.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lucas County are primarily White (95.5%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Lucas County, IA is a solidly middle-class area in Iowa. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Lucas County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
50049 Chariton 6,425 $66,750 $123,700 $731 4.5% 27.1%
50068 Derby 267 $51,528 $118,300 — 0.0% 9.7%
50151 Lucas 695 $87,548 $142,700 $1,703 0.0% 25.8%
50238 Russell 1,089 $67,708 $82,600 $739 2.5% 31.7%
50272 Williamson 228 $53,438 $47,500 — 7.2% 14.8%

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