Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 50% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 37 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,039 (40.6%) |
| Some College | 775 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 892 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,183 (15.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,560 (20.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,178 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $210,379 ▼ 25% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $812/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 4,924 |
| Vacant Units | 447 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lyon County is located in Iowa and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,263 residents. With a median age of 38.54, it is a middle-aged county.
Lyon County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $74,177 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.1% is well below the national average.
Housing in Lyon County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $210,379 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $811. Homeownership rates are high at 83.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lyon County are primarily White (94.14%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Lyon County, IA is a solidly middle-class area in Iowa. The 8 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51230 | Alvord | 517 | $77,750 | $189,800 | — | 0.8% | 32.5% |
| 51235 | Doon | 1,152 | $63,194 | $250,600 | $481 | 7.1% | 32.0% |
| 51237 | George | 1,577 | $62,727 | $131,400 | $782 | 2.9% | 29.7% |
| 51240 | Inwood | 1,842 | $80,948 | $193,600 | $1,167 | 2.8% | 33.7% |
| 51241 | Larchwood | 2,052 | $89,214 | $270,100 | $843 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| 51242 | Lester | 346 | $86,406 | $185,200 | — | 0.0% | 38.8% |
| 51243 | Little Rock | 702 | $75,750 | $88,100 | $625 | 0.0% | 36.6% |
| 51246 | Rock Rapids | 4,075 | $69,320 | $232,900 | $773 | 2.4% | 35.5% |