ZIP Code 50161 Demographics

Story County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 50161 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,016

↓ 98.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$81,836

↑ +23.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$190,600

↓ 16.8% vs county

Median Age

42.5 yrs

↓ +60.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.7%

↑ 51.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 50161 compares to Story County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 50161 $82k Story $66k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 50161 $191k Story $229k 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

86.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$833

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 50161 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$190,600
Down Payment (20%)$38,120
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,211P&I: $964 | Tax: $191 | Ins: $56
Rent (Local Median)
$833
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $378/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 50161, sorted by distance.

50055 6.3 mi away story county 50234 11.6 mi away marshall county 50056 12.8 mi away story county 50201 13.1 mi away story county 50028 13.3 mi away jasper county 50247 16.9 mi away marshall county 50208 21.0 mi away jasper county 50278 21.6 mi away story county

About Story County

Story County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 98,573. The county's median household income is $66,197 and median home value is $229,100. ZIP code 50161 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Story 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.