City

George, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyon County  ·  Iowa

👥1,577Population
💰$62,727Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$131,400Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 3%Black: 1%Other: 1.8%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic3.0%
Black1.0%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.8%)
HS Graduate463 (43.3%)
Some College119 (11.1%)
Associates161 (15%)
Bachelors97 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree221 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad43.3%
Some College11.1%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,727 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$131,400 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$782/mo
Total Housing Units716
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
71%
About George, IA

George is a city in Iowa, located in Lyon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,577 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, George is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,727 is below the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in George is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $782 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of George is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.1%).

George, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in George
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51237 1,577 $62,727 $131,400 $782 2.9% 29.7% 85.4%