City

Lovilia, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Iowa

👥827Population
💰$64,844Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$119,200Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.5% Female 39.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White97.7%
Black0.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
13%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
HS Graduate288 (53.1%)
Some College68 (12.5%)
Associates47 (8.7%)
Bachelors35 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree104 (19.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.1%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
HS Grad53.1%
Some College12.5%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.6%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,844 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$119,200 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$783/mo
Total Housing Units356
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
33%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Lovilia, IA

Lovilia is a city in Iowa, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 827 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Lovilia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,844 is below the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lovilia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $783 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lovilia is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lovilia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50150 827 $64,844 $119,200 $783 2.7% 25.7% 88.5%