City

Lime Springs, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Iowa

👥1,181Population
💰$68,750Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$122,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 1.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.8%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian0.7%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
28%
18–24
3%
25–44
15%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
HS Graduate306 (48.3%)
Some College46 (7.3%)
Associates70 (11%)
Bachelors129 (20.3%)
Graduate Degree83 (13.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.3%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 20.3%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
HS Grad48.3%
Some College7.3%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors20.3%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.9%Renter: 12.1%Tenure
Owner87.9%
Renter12.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,750 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$122,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$665/mo
Total Housing Units578
Vacant Units114

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
68%
About Lime Springs, IA

Lime Springs is a city in Iowa, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,181 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Lime Springs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,750 is near the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lime Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $665 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lime Springs is moderately educated. 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lime Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52155 1,181 $68,750 $122,400 $665 5.7% 33.4% 87.9%