City

Lacona, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Warren County  ·  Iowa

👥1,058Population
💰$70,673Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.7Median Age
🏠$137,500Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 1.4%Other: 7.3%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic3.3%
Black1.4%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
14%
45–64
29%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate287 (38.6%)
Some College107 (14.4%)
Associates122 (16.4%)
Bachelors56 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree171 (23%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College14.4%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93%Renter: 7%Tenure
Owner93.0%
Renter7.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,673 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$137,500 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,021/mo
Total Housing Units550
Vacant Units95

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
63%
About Lacona, IA

Lacona is a city in Iowa, located in Warren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,058 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.7 years.

Economically, Lacona is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,673 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lacona is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,021 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lacona is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lacona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50139 1,058 $70,673 $137,500 $1,021 3.7% 30.5% 93.0%