City

Lake Mills, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Winnebago County  ·  Iowa

👥3,001Population
💰$76,522Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$157,500Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 6.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.8%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian0.2%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.4%)
HS Graduate699 (32.5%)
Some College300 (13.9%)
Associates333 (15.5%)
Bachelors413 (19.2%)
Graduate Degree399 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 19.2%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College13.9%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors19.2%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,522 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$157,500 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$640/mo
Total Housing Units1,489
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Lake Mills, IA

Lake Mills is a city in Iowa, located in Winnebago County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,001 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Lake Mills is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,522 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Mills is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $640 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Mills is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake Mills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50450 3,001 $76,522 $157,500 $640 2.0% 37.7% 74.1%