City

Larchwood, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyon County  ·  Iowa

👥2,052Population
💰$89,214Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$270,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓50.0%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.5%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.2%
Asian0.4%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads50.0% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate432 (33.6%)
Some College63 (4.9%)
Associates144 (11.2%)
Bachelors289 (22.5%)
Graduate Degree354 (27.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 4.9%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 22.5%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College4.9%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors22.5%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,214 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$270,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$843/mo
Total Housing Units860
Vacant Units90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
67%
About Larchwood, IA

Larchwood is a city in Iowa, located in Lyon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,052 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Larchwood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,214 is above the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Larchwood is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $270,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $843 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Larchwood is well-educated. 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Larchwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51241 2,052 $89,214 $270,100 $843 0.8% 50.0% 81.2%