Lucas County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
8,710
population (2021)
-2.1%
pop change since 2010
19117
FIPS code
Lucas County ZIP code map
About Lucas County
Lucas County is located in Iowa and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,710 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.1% from 8,898 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lucas County is 19117.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,710 |
| 2010 population | 8,898 |
| Change | -2.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19117 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lucas County
ZIP codes for Lucas County, IA (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50049 | Chariton | Lucas | View map |
| 50068 | Derby | Lucas | View map |
| 50151 | Lucas | Lucas | View map |
| 50238 | Russell | Lucas | View map |
| 50272 | Williamson | Lucas | View map |
Demographics & statistics
8,253
Population
41.7
Median age
$61,603
Median household income
$32,080
Per capita income
$110,633
Median home value
$1,044
Median monthly rent
85.6%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
3,046
Housing units
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
287
Under 5
265
258
5–9
239
303
10–14
280
251
15–19
232
246
20–24
227
475
25–34
440
470
35–44
435
452
45–54
418
326
55–59
302
307
60–64
284
519
65–74
481
254
75–84
236
138
85+
128
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,950 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 6,303 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 1,756 | 20.6% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.3%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Other race
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
Black or African American
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,970 | 95.3% |
| Two or more races | 180 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 112 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 38 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
8.0%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
24.4%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
2.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 24.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.0% |
| Median income | $61,603 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
23.0%
$50k–$100k
23.6%
$100k–$150k
21.9%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k–$300k
17.3%
$300k–$500k
5.7%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,633 |
| Median rent / month | $1,044 |
| Owner occupied | 85.6% |
| Renter occupied | 14.4% |
| Vacant | 12.8% |
| Single-family detached | 87.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% |
| 3 or more | 43.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.7% |
| Electricity | 22.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 49.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 7.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,863 | 57.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 259 | 10.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 550 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 724 | 16.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,011 | 31.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,179 | 35.1% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.9% | 22.8% |
| Married | 60.0% | 59.1% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 8.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
42.0%
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
12.1%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 225 | 11.3% |
| Kindergarten | 48 | 1.2% |
| Elementary school | 974 | 50.6% |
| High school | 454 | 25.4% |
| College / grad school | 178 | 11.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
20.3%
Education & healthcare
15.9%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Construction
9.0%
Agriculture & mining
7.9%
Wholesale trade
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Professional & management
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Public administration
2.9%
Other services
2.5%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.1% |
| Service | 13.4% |
| Sales & office | 16.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.6% |
| Production & transportation | 27.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.9% |
| Government | 15.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.3% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
10.2%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
29.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.7% |
| Retirement income | 20.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 29.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 487 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 44.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.1% |
| Public insurance | 43.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,701 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 215 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 45 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 130 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,055 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 8,044 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 6,489 | 79.9% |
| Foreign born | 11 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 198 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 125 | 49.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,225 | 14.8% |
| Italian | 1,146 | 13.9% |
| Arab | 603 | 7.3% |
| English | 350 | 4.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 179 | 2.2% |
| Dutch | 41 | 0.5% |
| German | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 88.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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