City

Letts, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Louisa County  ·  Iowa

👥1,430Population
💰$100,417Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$196,300Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓39.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 5%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.1%
Asian0.4%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty2.0% ▼ 80% below avg
College Grads39.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate362 (36.2%)
Some College100 (10%)
Associates138 (13.8%)
Bachelors158 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree241 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 10%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College10.0%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.4%Renter: 9.6%Tenure
Owner90.4%
Renter9.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,417 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$196,300 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$942/mo
Total Housing Units621
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
70%
About Letts, IA

Letts is a city in Iowa, located in Louisa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,430 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Letts is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,417 is above the national average. Approximately 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Letts is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $942 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Letts is moderately educated. 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Letts
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52754 1,430 $100,417 $196,300 $942 1.8% 39.9% 90.4%