City

Iowa, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Calcasieu County  ·  Louisiana

👥12,056Population
💰$83,048Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$251,400Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.8%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 21.5%Asian: 0%Other: 7.9%Race
White66.8%
Hispanic2.9%
Black21.5%
Asian0.0%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
12%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma152 (2%)
HS Graduate2,581 (34.1%)
Some College1,022 (13.5%)
Associates1,420 (18.8%)
Bachelors679 (9%)
Graduate Degree1,711 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College13.5%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,048 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$251,400 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,134/mo
Total Housing Units4,702
Vacant Units653

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
71%
About Iowa, LA

Iowa is a city in Louisiana, located in Calcasieu County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,056 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Iowa is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,048 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Iowa is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,134 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Iowa is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.79%).

Iowa, LA offers residents above-average earning potential within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Iowa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70647 12,056 $83,048 $251,400 $1,134 7.5% 31.6% 85.8%