City

Lake View, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sac County  ·  Iowa

👥1,532Population
💰$77,619Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.5Median Age
🏠$177,200Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓44.6%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.2%Other: 0.8%Race
White99.2%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
15%
45–64
28%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads44.6% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
HS Graduate344 (30.4%)
Some College117 (10.4%)
Associates165 (14.6%)
Bachelors179 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree325 (28.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 28.8%Edu
HS Grad30.4%
Some College10.4%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate28.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,619 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$177,200 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$633/mo
Total Housing Units1,038
Vacant Units362

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
68%
About Lake View, IA

Lake View is a city in Iowa, located in Sac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,532 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.5 years.

Economically, Lake View is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,619 is near the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake View is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $633 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake View is well-educated. 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (99.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake View
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51450 1,532 $77,619 $177,200 $633 1.9% 44.6% 86.4%