ZIP Code 50049 Demographics

Lucas County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 50049 compared to county averages.

Total Population

6,449

↓ 25.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$59,284

↓ 6.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$113,100

↑ +1.9% vs county

Median Age

40.4 yrs

↑ 5.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.9%

↓ +25.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 50049 compares to Lucas County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 50049 $59k Lucas $63k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 50049 $113k Lucas $111k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.4%

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

Owner Occupancy

74.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$774

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 50049 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$113,100
Down Payment (20%)$22,620
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$718P&I: $572 | Tax: $113 | Ins: $33
Rent (Local Median)
$774
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $56/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 50049, sorted by distance.

50272 4.8 mi away lucas county 50238 8.2 mi away lucas county 50068 10.8 mi away lucas county 50151 10.8 mi away lucas county 50165 13.3 mi away wayne county 50123 17.3 mi away wayne county 52583 18.0 mi away wayne county 52581 20.2 mi away appanoose county

About Lucas County

Lucas County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 8,666. The county's median household income is $63,405 and median home value is $111,000. ZIP code 50049 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Lucas 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.