ZIP Code 50438 Demographics

Hancock County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 50438 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,989

↓ 63.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$70,000

↑ +3.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$160,100

↑ +38.0% vs county

Median Age

47.5 yrs

↓ +7.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.3%

↓ +8.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 50438 compares to Hancock County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 50438 $70k Hancock $68k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 50438 $160k Hancock $116k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

19.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

79.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$745

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 50438 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$160,100
Down Payment (20%)$32,020
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,017P&I: $810 | Tax: $160 | Ins: $47
Rent (Local Median)
$745
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $272/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 50438, sorted by distance.

50449 8.2 mi away hancock county 50423 9.8 mi away hancock county 50439 11.3 mi away hancock county 50432 12.1 mi away hancock county 50447 15.7 mi away hancock county 50480 23.9 mi away kossuth county 50424 25.3 mi away winnebago county 50451 30.1 mi away kossuth county

About Hancock County

Hancock County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 10,790. The county's median household income is $67,865 and median home value is $116,000. ZIP code 50438 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Hancock 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.