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50840

Iowa · 552 residents · 46.2 sq mi
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ZIP 50840 is home to 552 people in Taylor County. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. At a median age of 45.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Density works out to 12 people per square mile. Median home value sits at $180,200. Renters pay $679 a month at the median. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Taylor County, 50840 ranks 5th by median household income.

$63,125
US average: $82,259
$40,071
US average: $44,673
$180,200
US average: $376,019
9.3%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
46.2 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.1%
Age 65+
36.8%
56.5%
43.5%
2.01 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(523)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(14)
13
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Taylor County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST5TH OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
50833$61,042
50836$81,500
50848$68,250
50851$70,926
In context

ZIP 50840 compared with Taylor County

MeasureZIP 50840Taylor CountyDifference
Median household income$63,125$67,7407% lower
Median home value$180,200$117,20054% higher
Homes that are rented30.4%22.1%+8.3 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher9.3%16.0%−6.8 pts
Poverty rate16.2%11.0%+5.2 pts
Foreign-born residents3.6%3.2%About the same
Median age45.843.82.0 years older
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 50840?

ZIP code 50840 has about 552 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50840?

The typical household in ZIP code 50840 earns about $63,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 50840 expensive?

In ZIP code 50840, the median home is worth about $180,200, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 50840?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 50840 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50840?

About 16.2% of people in ZIP code 50840 live below the federal poverty line.

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Taylor County

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024