City

Lorimor, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Iowa

👥900Population
💰$68,295Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂34.8Median Age
🏠$143,900Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 2.6%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic2.6%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
26%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.6%)
HS Graduate177 (36.2%)
Some College44 (9%)
Associates80 (16.4%)
Bachelors65 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree120 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 9%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College9.0%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,295 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$143,900 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units382
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
66%
About Lorimor, IA

Lorimor is a city in Iowa, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 900 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.8 years.

Economically, Lorimor is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,295 is near the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lorimor is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lorimor is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lorimor
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50149 900 $68,295 $143,900 $858 2.3% 37.8% 78.5%