ZIP Code 50246 Demographics

Hamilton County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 50246 compared to county averages.

Total Population

716

↓ 95.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$61,250

↓ 8.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$112,900

↓ 2.7% vs county

Median Age

40.5 yrs

↑ 3.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.0%

↑ 74.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 50246 compares to Hamilton County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 50246 $61k Hamilton $67k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 50246 $113k Hamilton $116k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.8%

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

Owner Occupancy

73.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$499

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 50246 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$112,900
Down Payment (20%)$22,580
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$717P&I: $571 | Tax: $113 | Ins: $33
Rent (Local Median)
$499
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $218/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 50246, sorted by distance.

50130 5.9 mi away hamilton county 50132 9.3 mi away hamilton county 50231 9.6 mi away hamilton county 50248 10.5 mi away story county 50075 12.1 mi away hamilton county 50595 13.1 mi away hamilton county 50532 17.2 mi away webster county 50034 18.5 mi away hamilton county

About Hamilton County

Hamilton County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 14,979. The county's median household income is $66,685 and median home value is $116,000. ZIP code 50246 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Hamilton 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.