City

Lu Verne, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kossuth County  ·  Iowa

👥722Population
💰$66,172Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂31.7Median Age
🏠$77,300Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 4.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic0.1%
Black4.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
24%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
HS Graduate143 (36.8%)
Some College59 (15.2%)
Associates54 (13.9%)
Bachelors87 (22.4%)
Graduate Degree46 (11.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 22.4%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
HS Grad36.8%
Some College15.2%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors22.4%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.8%Renter: 39.2%Tenure
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
40%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,172 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$77,300 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$781/mo
Total Housing Units319
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
41%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
74%
About Lu Verne, IA

Lu Verne is a city in Iowa, located in Kossuth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 722 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.7 years.

Economically, Lu Verne is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,172 is near the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lu Verne is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $781 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lu Verne is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lu Verne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50560 722 $66,172 $77,300 $781 1.5% 34.2% 60.8%