City

La Porte City, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Black Hawk County  ·  Iowa

👥3,349Population
💰$79,647Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$172,600Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.4%Other: 1.9%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.4%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.3%)
HS Graduate654 (30.1%)
Some College296 (13.6%)
Associates345 (15.9%)
Bachelors461 (21.2%)
Graduate Degree413 (19%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 21.2%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College13.6%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors21.2%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,647 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$172,600 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$838/mo
Total Housing Units1,650
Vacant Units287

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
65%
About La Porte City, IA

La Porte City is a city in Iowa, located in Black Hawk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,349 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, La Porte City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,647 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in La Porte City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $838 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Porte City is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Porte City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50651 3,349 $79,647 $172,600 $838 1.4% 40.2% 79.7%