Lamoni, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50140
Decatur County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,969
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,443
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 44.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lamoni pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50140 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50140 covers 239.4 square miles in Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,969 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50140 reports a modest median household income of $57,443 (25% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,524. The poverty rate is 19.4%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,900 (31% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $684; owner occupancy is 63.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is 14 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Decatur County, so 50140 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 50140
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lamoni, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50140.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50140, Lamoni, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,969
Population
239.4
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50140?
30.3
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
4.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$57,443
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$28,524
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
14.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50140 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Lamoni, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,443 13th percentile higher than 13% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,112housing units
1,112
Total Housing Units
987
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,900
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$684
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 67 business establishments in ZIP 50140, employing approximately 1,091 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,529,000.
67
Businesses
1,091
Employees
$30.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 20.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 11.9% |
| Construction | 5 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 50140 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50140
Lamoni (50140)
2,969 residents
- 64442 882
Eagleville (64442)
882 residents
- 50133 567
Kellerton (50133)
567 residents
- 64426 356
Blythedale (64426)
356 residents
- 50067 302
Decatur (50067)
302 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50140 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50140 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 64426
Blythedale (64426)
$87,844 median income
- 64442
Eagleville (64442)
$61,985 median income
- 50133
Kellerton (50133)
$58,375 median income
- 50140
Lamoni (50140)
$57,443 median income
- 50067
Decatur (50067)
$43,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50140 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50140, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,969 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 50140 in?
ZIP code 50140 (Lamoni) is located in Decatur County, Iowa. Decatur County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/decatur-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50140?
ZIP code 50140 in Lamoni, IA has a population of 2,969 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50140?
The median household income in ZIP 50140 is $57,443, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50140?
The median home value in ZIP 50140 is $121,900, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50140?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50140 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50140?
ZIP code 50140 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 1,091 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50140?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50140 are: Retail trade (14), Accommodation and food services (8), Construction (5). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50140?
In ZIP code 50140, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 50140?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50140 is 14.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50140?
In ZIP code 50140, approximately 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50140?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50140 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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