City

Ladora, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Iowa County  ·  Iowa

👥581Population
💰$87,534Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$120,700Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓16.6%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.7% Female 37.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 0.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic0.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
31%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads16.6% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
HS Graduate129 (37.5%)
Some College54 (15.7%)
Associates104 (30.2%)
Bachelors40 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree17 (4.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 30.2%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 4.9%Edu
HS Grad37.5%
Some College15.7%
Associates30.2%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate4.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,534 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$120,700 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$492/mo
Total Housing Units226
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Ladora, IA

Ladora is a city in Iowa, located in Iowa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 581 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Ladora is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,534 is near the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ladora is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $492 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ladora is less-educated. 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ladora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52251 581 $87,534 $120,700 $492 2.0% 16.6% 93.0%