ZIP Code 50144 Demographics

Decatur County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 50144 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,579

↓ 66.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$67,518

↑ +20.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$120,800

↑ +24.5% vs county

Median Age

37.7 yrs

↓ +3.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.1%

↑ 73.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 50144 compares to Decatur County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 50144 $68k Decatur $56k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 50144 $121k Decatur $97k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

62.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$535

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 50144 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$120,800
Down Payment (20%)$24,160
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$767P&I: $611 | Tax: $121 | Ins: $35
Rent (Local Median)
$535
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $232/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 50144, sorted by distance.

50067 6.4 mi away decatur county 50065 9.3 mi away decatur county 50147 12.7 mi away wayne county 64426 16.5 mi away harrison county 64632 18.6 mi away harrison county 64641 42.8 mi away grundy county 64646 49.6 mi away sullivan county

About Decatur County

Decatur County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 7,684. The county's median household income is $56,068 and median home value is $97,000. ZIP code 50144 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Decatur 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.