City

Le Mars, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Plymouth County  ·  Iowa

👥12,785Population
💰$74,978Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$208,900Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.7%Hispanic: 9.1%Black: 4.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.5%Race
White84.7%
Hispanic9.1%
Black4.5%
Asian0.1%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma58 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,687 (33.2%)
Some College947 (11.7%)
Associates1,101 (13.6%)
Bachelors1,229 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree2,080 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College11.7%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.8%Renter: 34.2%Tenure
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,978 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$208,900 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$903/mo
Total Housing Units5,443
Vacant Units229

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Le Mars, IA

Le Mars is a city in Iowa, located in Plymouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,785 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Le Mars is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,978 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Le Mars is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $903 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Le Mars is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Le Mars
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51031 12,785 $74,978 $208,900 $903 1.5% 40.8% 65.8%