ZIP Code 50272 Demographics

Lucas County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 50272 compared to county averages.

Total Population

139

↓ 98.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$43,125

↓ 32.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$52,700

↓ 52.5% vs county

Median Age

42.9 yrs

↓ 0.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.9%

↓ +75.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 50272 compares to Lucas County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 50272 $43k Lucas $63k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 50272 $53k Lucas $111k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

1.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

86.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

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per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 50272 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$52,700
Down Payment (20%)$10,540
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$334P&I: $266 | Tax: $53 | Ins: $15
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $1,166/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 50272, sorted by distance.

50049 4.8 mi away lucas county 50238 9.8 mi away lucas county 50151 12.7 mi away lucas county 50068 15.3 mi away lucas county 50165 17.5 mi away wayne county 52583 21.1 mi away wayne county 50123 22.1 mi away wayne county 52581 22.4 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 50272 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.