| City: | Lanesboro, Iowa |
| County: | Carroll County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:16:06 AM |
| Population: | 112 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 712 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.1736, -94.7157 |
| Land Area: | 0.376 sq mi |
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Lanesboro is a small town in Carroll County, Iowa with a population of 112 residents across 54 occupied homes. The median age is 51 years, older than most Iowa communities. This isn't a retirement destination, but a rural town where younger residents have moved away.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery available across the territory. The Lanesboro post office maintains 66 PO Boxes for 54 households, meaning some households maintain multiple boxes and the post office serves people from surrounding rural areas. That's a 1.22 adoption rate, which shows service extends beyond the immediate town.
Mail delivery follows a rural pattern. Two rural carrier routes (Route R) serve the area, with General Delivery also available. The town has a traditional numbered grid layout with Main Street and numbered streets (1st through 6th), typical of established Iowa farm towns.
The economic profile is working class. Median household income is $36,250, and median home values are $90,800. Nearly all residents (100%) were born in the United States. Only 6.7% hold bachelor's degrees. Transportation and warehousing employ 24 of the town's workers, the largest employment sector. Seven workers are employed by the federal government. The town has no registered business establishments in USPS records, and six business delivery points.
All mail to Lanesboro addresses must be sent to a PO Box. Use the format:
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Lanesboro, IA 51451Traditional Iowa small town layout with Main Street and numbered streets from 1st through 6th.
ZIP Code 51451 has 112 residents and 54 households (average 2.07 persons per household). The median age is 51.0 years, significantly older than the state (38.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.4% male and 44.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.9%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (3.6%, lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 112Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 74Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 297.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $43,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 54Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $68,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.07Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.41Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 102 | 101 | 112 | 102 | 106 | 133 | 124 | 124 | 120 | 96 | 72 | 58 | 65 | 74 |
| Decennial Census | 116 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 112 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51
Male Median Age: 53
Female Median Age: 47.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Female | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| White: | 104 | 94.55% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 1.82% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 3.64% |
| Total: | 110 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 62 | 55.36% | 53.0 years |
| Females: | 50 | 44.64% | 47.5 years |
| Total: | 112 | 100% | 51.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 74 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 74 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 74 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $43,750, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $1,250 (2.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,500. Family households earn a median of $61,250 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $61,250). By gender, male median income is $53,750 and female is $31,875, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $21,875 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.3%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.5%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (55.3%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,000 | $40,000 | $29,688 | $35,000 | $29,688 | $34,583 | $37,344 | $42,188 | $41,250 | $47,500 | $40,625 | $21,875 | $36,250 | $43,750 |
| Median Family Income | $27,143 | $40,000 | $36,250 | $46,250 | $31,875 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $77,917 | $85,000 | $0 | $0 | $61,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $49,167 | $40,000 | $28,750 | $28,333 | $21,250 | $28,750 | $36,042 | $39,583 | $37,813 | $38,250 | $0 | $18,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $30,208 | $31,250 | $29,688 | $29,464 | $28,929 | $30,833 | $32,250 | $33,125 | $40,000 | $36,250 | $36,563 | $58,125 | $53,500 | $53,750 |
| Median Female Income | $34,000 | $33,125 | $29,688 | $32,500 | $28,750 | $28,958 | $31,875 | $0 | $34,167 | $32,500 | $0 | $34,688 | $35,250 | $31,875 |
| Employed: | 38 | 52.78% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 5.56% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 30 | 41.67% |
| Total: | 72 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4 | 10.53% |
| Service: | 6 | 15.79% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 55.26% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1 | 2.63% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 6 | 15.79% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 38 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $68,800, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $36,100 (110.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,300. The median gross rent is $475, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is down $50 (9.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $475. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.31% (20.93% with a mortgage, 79.07% free-and-clear) and renters 15.69% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 51.43%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $32,700 | $31,700 | $30,000 | $25,800 | $33,100 | $34,500 | $45,600 | $34,800 | $57,500 | $65,000 | $66,000 | $79,200 | $90,800 | $68,800 |
| Less than $500: | 4 | 50.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 50.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $525 | $525 | $600 | $581 | $575 | $619 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $338 | $475 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 9 | 17.65% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 34 | 66.67% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 15.69% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 48.57% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 54 | 51.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 105 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 101 | 96.19% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4 | 3.81% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 105 | 100% |
In 2024, 7.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 90.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 64.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 14.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6 | 9.23% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 37 | 56.92% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5 | 7.69% |
| Associate's degree: | 12 | 18.46% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 7.69% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 65 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 59 | 90.77% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 7.69% |
| Private Insurance: | 44 | 44.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 48 | 48.00% |
| No Insurance: | 8 | 8.00% |
| Total: | 100 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 92 | 92.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 21.4% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 11.6% | 14.0% | 17.1% | 18.2% | 25.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 50.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 4 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 51451 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 6 people with an annual payroll of $287,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 93Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $58,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $287,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 6Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 51451 is located in Carroll County, Iowa, within the Carroll, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16140) and Iowa's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 51451. It covers 0.376 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Carroll, IASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.376 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 22756.75 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1943140Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lanesboro city; IowaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 51451 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.