City

Lake Park, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dickinson County  ·  Iowa

👥1,524Population
💰$81,736Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$180,600Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 3.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.1%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian0.9%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate313 (29%)
Some College145 (13.4%)
Associates128 (11.8%)
Bachelors258 (23.9%)
Graduate Degree234 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 23.9%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College13.4%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors23.9%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,736 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$180,600 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,008/mo
Total Housing Units747
Vacant Units120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
63%
About Lake Park, IA

Lake Park is a city in Iowa, located in Dickinson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,524 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Lake Park is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,736 is near the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Park is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,008 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Park is well-educated. 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake Park
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51347 1,524 $81,736 $180,600 $1,008 1.0% 45.5% 88.8%