Lester
City in Lyon County, Iowa
Lester is a city in Lyon County, Iowa, with 296 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,411 ft (430 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Larchwood, 5.4 miles W.
- 296residents (2020 Census)
- 1,411 ftelevation · 430 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 162 / sq mipopulation density
- 51242ZIP code
About Lester
Lester is a city in Lyon County, Iowa, United States. The population was 296 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Lester
- Median household income
- $99,063
- Median home value
- $190,900
- Median age
- 38.8
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Lester had 296 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 296 |
|---|---|
| Density | 162 per sq mi (63 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lester at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lyon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 296 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.82 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4403° N, 96.3314° W |
| ZIP code | 51242 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1944670 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lester
- Larchwood5.4 mi W
- Steen, MN6.2 mi NE
- Hills, MN6.2 mi N
- Alvord6.9 mi S
- Rock Rapids8.3 mi E
- Inwood10.4 mi SW
- Valley Springs, SD11.9 mi NW
- Beaver Creek, MN12.0 mi N
- Doon12.2 mi SE
- Rowena, SD12.5 mi NW
- Anderson, SD15.2 mi W
- Shindler, SD15.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Lester
What county is Lester in?
Lester is in Lyon County, Iowa.
What is the population of Lester, IA?
296 people lived in Lester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lester, IA?
The ZIP code of Lester is 51242.
What is the elevation of Lester?
1,411 feet (430 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lester?
Larchwood (5.4 mi), Steen (6.2 mi), Hills (6.2 mi), Alvord (6.9 mi), Rock Rapids (8.3 mi).
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