City

Lenox, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Taylor County  ·  Iowa

👥2,145Population
💰$67,847Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$115,500Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.7%Hispanic: 18.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White77.7%
Hispanic18.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.8%)
HS Graduate529 (41.3%)
Some College218 (17%)
Associates143 (11.2%)
Bachelors128 (10%)
Graduate Degree252 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 17%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College17.0%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,847 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$115,500 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$925/mo
Total Housing Units955
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
65%
About Lenox, IA

Lenox is a city in Iowa, located in Taylor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,145 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Lenox is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,847 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lenox is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $925 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lenox is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lenox
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50851 2,145 $67,847 $115,500 $925 1.1% 29.7% 77.6%