City

Lanesboro, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Carroll County  ·  Iowa

👥65Population
💰$36,250Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂57.9Median Age
🏠$90,800Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓23.7%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.1% Female 36.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Other: 6.2%Race
White93.9%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
8%
25–44
11%
45–64
45%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.51
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads23.7% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 50% above avg
HS Graduate32 (54.2%)
Some College8 (13.6%)
Associates5 (8.5%)
Bachelors10 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree4 (6.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.2%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 6.8%Edu
HS Grad54.2%
Some College13.6%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate6.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 14%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter14.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,250 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$90,800 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$338/mo
Total Housing Units96
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
2000+
67%
About Lanesboro, IA

Lanesboro is a city in Iowa, located in Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 65 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.9 years.

Economically, Lanesboro is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,250 is well below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lanesboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $338 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lanesboro is less-educated. 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lanesboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51451 65 $36,250 $90,800 $338 7.3% 23.7% 86.1%