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Luther, IA
City in Boone County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50152.
Population
159
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
271
ZIP codes
1
Luther and its ZIP codes
Luther at a glance
- Luther is about 4.7 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Luther, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boone County. PPP loans are for Luther.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,858
8,838 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,564
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$182M
FY 2026, $6,808 per person
PPP loans
$194K
2 loans, 13 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Luther, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
720
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 12°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Luther, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Luther
1 in or overlapping Luther. Population shown
Cities near Luther
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MadridCity | 6.3 mi | 1.2 |
| BooneCity | 6.8 mi | 9.1 |
| KelleyCity | 7.9 mi | 0.7 |
| SlaterCity | 8.8 mi | 1.9 |
| WoodwardCity | 9.3 mi | 3.6 |
| SheldahlCity | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| AmesCity | 12 mi | 28.2 |
| OgdenCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| HuxleyCity | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| BoutonCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| GilbertCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Polk CityCity | 13 mi | 5.6 |
| FraserCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| GrangerCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| AllemanCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| CambridgeCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Luther, IA in?
- Luther is in Boone County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Luther, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Luther include 50152.
- What is the population of Luther, IA?
- About 159 people live in Luther, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Luther?
- Nearby places include Madrid (6.3 mi), Boone (6.8 mi), Kelley (7.9 mi), Slater (8.8 mi), Woodward (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023