50152 ZIP Code — Luther, IA
Boone County, Iowa
ZIP code 50152 is located in Luther, Iowa, within Boone County. It covers approximately 0.39 square miles and serves a population of 153 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
153
population
0.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50152 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50152
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50152. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Luther | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 153 |
| Population density | 392 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.9842 |
| Longitude | -93.8886 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 515 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
153
Population
392
People per sq mi
50.5
Median age
$93,438
Median household income
$36,889
Per capita income
$157,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
78.6%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
54
Housing units
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
6
3
5–9
3
4
10–14
5
5
15–19
6
2
20–24
2
9
25–34
9
6
35–44
6
15
45–54
16
6
55–59
6
4
60–64
4
6
65–74
6
7
75–84
7
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 38 | 24.8% |
| 18 and over | 115 | 75.2% |
| 65 and over | 30 | 19.6% |
| Median age | 50.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.8%
Two or more races
7.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 92.8% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 7.2% |
Household income
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
5.4%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
21.4%
$100k–$150k
33.9%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 21.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 33.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| Median income | $93,438 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.4%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
29.5%
$150k–$200k
29.5%
$200k–$300k
18.2%
$300k–$500k
6.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,100 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 78.6% |
| Renter occupied | 21.4% |
| Vacant | 15.2% |
| Single-family detached | 89.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 10.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 56.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 63.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 7.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% |
| 3 or more | 57.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.1% |
| Electricity | 23.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 62.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
| Wood | 3.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 30 | 53.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 10.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6 | 10.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14 | 25.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 21 | 37.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 24 | 42.9% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.2% | 15.9% |
| Married | 47.6% | 50.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 20.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.9%
HS graduate
36.0%
Some college, no degree
28.8%
Associate's degree
16.2%
Bachelor's degree
11.7%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 99.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 7 | 21.2% |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 11 | 33.3% |
| High school | 7 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 7 | 21.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
41.2%
Construction
21.2%
Retail trade
17.6%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Professional & management
4.7%
Other services
2.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.8% |
| Service | 30.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.6% |
| Production & transportation | 7.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.5% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 2.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.2% |
| Carpool | 14.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.7% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.5 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.0% |
| Retirement income | 28.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 17 | 14.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 28.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 36.5% |
| 65 and over | 36.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.4% |
| Public insurance | 34.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 141 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 153 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 153 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 133 | 86.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 46 | 30.1% |
| French | 15 | 9.8% |
| Polish | 13 | 8.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 11 | 7.2% |
| English | 4 | 2.6% |
| Dutch | 1 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.6% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50152
What city is ZIP code 50152 in?
ZIP code 50152 is primarily assigned to Luther, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50152 in?
ZIP code 50152 falls within Boone County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 50152 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 50152 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 50152 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 50152 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50152?
The median home value in ZIP code 50152 is $157,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 50152?
ZIP code 50152 has an estimated population of 153 residents, with a density of 393 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 50152 in?
ZIP code 50152 observes the CST timezone.