City

Lewis, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cass County  ·  Iowa

👥843Population
💰$48,750Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$84,500Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓23.2%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.2%Hispanic: 13.8%Other: 1.1%Race
White85.2%
Hispanic13.8%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
30%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
22%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads23.2% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.6%)
HS Graduate121 (26.2%)
Some College157 (34%)
Associates74 (16%)
Bachelors38 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree69 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 34%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College34.0%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.2%Renter: 9.8%Tenure
Owner90.2%
Renter9.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,750 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$84,500 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$597/mo
Total Housing Units376
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
76%
About Lewis, IA

Lewis is a city in Iowa, located in Cass County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 843 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Lewis is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,750 is below the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lewis is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $597 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lewis is less-educated. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lewis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51544 843 $48,750 $84,500 $597 3.5% 23.2% 90.2%