City

Lansing, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Allamakee County  ·  Iowa

👥1,956Population
💰$60,000Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$176,400Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 1.2%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic0.8%
Black1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
25%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate582 (43.4%)
Some College152 (11.3%)
Associates159 (11.9%)
Bachelors142 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree301 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College11.3%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$176,400 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$588/mo
Total Housing Units1,323
Vacant Units459

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
66%
About Lansing, IA

Lansing is a city in Iowa, located in Allamakee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,956 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Lansing is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,000 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lansing is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $588 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lansing is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lansing
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52151 1,956 $60,000 $176,400 $588 2.5% 33.0% 81.8%