City

Leon, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Decatur County  ·  Iowa

👥2,715Population
💰$64,511Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$122,200Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓22.8%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0%Other: 1.9%Race
White96.2%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.0%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads22.8% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (3.3%)
HS Graduate743 (44.9%)
Some College291 (17.6%)
Associates187 (11.3%)
Bachelors127 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree250 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad44.9%
Some College17.6%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.8%Renter: 36.2%Tenure
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,511 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$122,200 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$544/mo
Total Housing Units1,312
Vacant Units219

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
61%
About Leon, IA

Leon is a city in Iowa, located in Decatur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,715 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Leon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,511 is below the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Leon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $544 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leon is less-educated. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Leon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50144 2,715 $64,511 $122,200 $544 1.2% 22.8% 63.8%