City

Lehigh, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Iowa

👥736Population
💰$77,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$119,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓47.9%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.2% Female 42.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.2%Race
White98.4%
Asian0.3%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads47.9% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate100 (21.4%)
Some College83 (17.7%)
Associates60 (12.8%)
Bachelors114 (24.4%)
Graduate Degree110 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 21.4%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 24.4%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad21.4%
Some College17.7%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors24.4%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$119,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$633/mo
Total Housing Units355
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
67%
About Lehigh, IA

Lehigh is a city in Iowa, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 736 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Lehigh is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,250 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lehigh is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $633 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lehigh is well-educated. 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lehigh
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50557 736 $77,250 $119,800 $633 3.0% 47.9% 78.9%