City

Lawler, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Chickasaw County  ·  Iowa

👥638Population
💰$55,833Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$133,500Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓39.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 3.1%Other: 0.8%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic3.1%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
19%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads39.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate198 (45.2%)
Some College28 (6.4%)
Associates40 (9.1%)
Bachelors64 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree107 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 45.2%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad45.2%
Some College6.4%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.6%Renter: 18.4%Tenure
Owner81.6%
Renter18.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,833 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$133,500 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$650/mo
Total Housing Units365
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
60%
About Lawler, IA

Lawler is a city in Iowa, located in Chickasaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 638 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Lawler is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,833 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lawler is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $650 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lawler is moderately educated. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lawler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52154 638 $55,833 $133,500 $650 2.6% 39.0% 81.6%