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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
$57,443
Median income
$121,900
Median home value
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Iowa average), while per-capita income is $28,524. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. Median home value sits at $121,900 (31% below the state average), median rent at $684 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Decatur County, letting you compare 50140 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 50140?

30.3

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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

$28,524

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

14.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50140 ranks nationally

Lamoni, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,443 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,112

Total Housing Units

987

Occupied Units

125

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.5%
Renter 36.5%

$121,900

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 50140 vs 50133 →

ZIP 50140 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50140 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50140 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
50133 Kellerton, IA 567 6.8 mi
64442 Eagleville, MO 882 10.2 mi
50067 Decatur, IA 302 8.2 mi
64426 Blythedale, MO 356 10.5 mi

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Related Areas

Decatur County Lamoni, IA Iowa

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.