City

La Motte, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Iowa

👥769Population
💰$103,558Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$209,100Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 0.4%Other: 3.3%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic0.4%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
34%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate257 (46.7%)
Some College54 (9.8%)
Associates67 (12.2%)
Bachelors55 (10%)
Graduate Degree115 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 46.7%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad46.7%
Some College9.8%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,558 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$209,100 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,090/mo
Total Housing Units378
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About La Motte, IA

La Motte is a city in Iowa, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 769 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.5 years.

Economically, La Motte is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,558 is above the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in La Motte is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,090 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Motte is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.36%).

La Motte, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in La Motte
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52054 769 $103,558 $209,100 $1,090 1.2% 30.9% 85.0%