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Lohrville, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51453

Calhoun County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

695
3/sq mi
$86,563
Median income
$78,800
Median home value
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lohrville pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51453 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51453 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lohrville, Calhoun County, Iowa, home to just 695 residents across 224.2 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 51453 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,563 (13% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $48,384. Poverty here runs at 7.8%, with unemployment measured at 0.8%. Housing costs here run $78,800 for a typical home value (55% below the state average), with rent averaging $944 a month; 69.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is -. To put 51453 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Calhoun County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 51453

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lohrville, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51453.

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 51453, Lohrville, 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

695

Population

224.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51453?

34.1

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$86,563

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$48,384

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 51453 ranks nationally

Lohrville, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,563 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

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

What does housing look like?

248

Total Housing Units

197

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.0%
Renter 31.0%

$78,800

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$944

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 51453, employing approximately 57 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,176,000.

17

Businesses

57

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 23.5%
Construction 3 17.6%
Retail trade 3 17.6%
Finance and insurance 3 17.6%

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 51453 vs 50538 →

ZIP 51453 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 51453 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 51453 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 51453 ranks the highest of 6 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
50538 Farnhamville, IA 503 6.0 mi
50050 Churdan, IA 710 7.7 mi
50579 Rockwell City, IA 2,405 9.8 mi
51451 Lanesboro, IA 116 9.6 mi
50586 Somers, IA 307 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

50563 standard
Manson, IA
Pop: 2,500
50579 standard
Rockwell City, IA
Pop: 2,405
51449 standard
Lake City, IA
Pop: 2,128
50575 standard
Pomeroy, IA
Pop: 969
50538 standard
Farnhamville, IA
Pop: 503
50586 standard
Somers, IA
Pop: 307

Related Areas

Calhoun County Lohrville, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51453 in? ▼
ZIP code 51453 (Lohrville) is located in Calhoun County, Iowa. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51453? ▼
ZIP code 51453 in Lohrville, IA has a population of 695 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51453? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 51453 is $86,563, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51453? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 51453 is $78,800, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51453? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 51453 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51453? ▼
ZIP code 51453 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 57 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51453? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51453 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51453? ▼
In ZIP code 51453, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 51453? ▼
In ZIP code 51453, approximately 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51453? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51453 is 7.8% 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.