ZIP Code 50261 Demographics

Dallas County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 50261 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,866

↓ 97.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$140,257

↑ +40.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$269,300

↓ 14.5% vs county

Median Age

40.4 yrs

↓ +13.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.5%

↑ 85.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 50261 compares to Dallas County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 50261 $140k Dallas $100k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 50261 $269k Dallas $315k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

27.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

85.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$882

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 50261 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$269,300
Down Payment (20%)$53,860
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,710P&I: $1362 | Tax: $269 | Ins: $79
Rent (Local Median)
$882
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $828/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 50261, sorted by distance.

50218 8.7 mi away madison county 50072 10.4 mi away madison county 50273 11.9 mi away madison county 50240 13.7 mi away madison county 50222 17.2 mi away madison county 50257 19.7 mi away madison county 50210 22.6 mi away warren county 50155 23.2 mi away madison county

About Dallas County

Dallas County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 100,367. The county's median household income is $99,533 and median home value is $314,900. ZIP code 50261 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Dallas County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.