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50143

Leighton, IA

Total Population

546

Median Household Income

$80,625

Median Home Value

$216,300

Median Rent

$627

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$80,625

100.5% above state median

Home Value

$216,300

101% above state median

Rent

$627

100% above state median

Median Age

52.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Leighton, IA 50143

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Leighton, IA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

31.6% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 52.9 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.6%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 6.8%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$80,625

+7.3% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.5%

State: $-17,266,039

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.38 people

Total Households

229

Family Households

61.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Manufacturing

35.5%

#2 Industry

Mining

13.3%

#3 Industry

Agriculture

13.3%

Total Employed Residents:203

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

7.7%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

3.2%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

9.5%

27 workers

Public Transit

0.0%

0 workers

Total Commuting Workers:285

Commute Insights

0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

97.4%

302 employed

Labor Force

310

8 unemployed

Median Age

52.9 years

Per Capita Income

$49,866

Poverty Rate

6.8%

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