City

New London, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Iowa

👥3,472Population
💰$72,375Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$135,000Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate753 (35.5%)
Some College305 (14.4%)
Associates307 (14.5%)
Bachelors316 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree439 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College14.4%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,375 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$135,000 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$772/mo
Total Housing Units1,363
Vacant Units88

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About New London, IA

New London is a city in Iowa, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,472 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, New London is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,375 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in New London is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $772 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New London is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in New London
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52645 3,472 $72,375 $135,000 $772 2.2% 35.6% 82.5%