City

Lowden, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cedar County  ·  Iowa

👥1,100Population
💰$60,625Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$137,900Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 5.1%Other: 0.6%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic5.1%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 19% below avg
HS Graduate295 (38.1%)
Some College124 (16%)
Associates68 (8.8%)
Bachelors101 (13%)
Graduate Degree187 (24.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 16%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
HS Grad38.1%
Some College16.0%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,625 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$137,900 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units593
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
70%
About Lowden, IA

Lowden is a city in Iowa, located in Cedar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,100 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Lowden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,625 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lowden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lowden is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lowden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52255 1,100 $60,625 $137,900 $933 3.9% 37.2% 77.6%