ZIP Code 50243 Demographics

Story County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 50243 compared to county averages.

Total Population

382

↓ 99.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$64,375

↓ 2.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$154,300

↓ 32.6% vs county

Median Age

36.7 yrs

↓ +38.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

14.2%

↓ +155.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 50243 compares to Story County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 50243 $64k Story $66k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 50243 $154k Story $229k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

26.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

88.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,063

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 50243 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$154,300
Down Payment (20%)$30,860
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$979P&I: $780 | Tax: $154 | Ins: $45
Rent (Local Median)
$1,063
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $84/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 50243, sorted by distance.

50244 2.2 mi away story county 50124 4.8 mi away story county 50134 5.2 mi away story county 50156 5.9 mi away polk county 50046 9.0 mi away story county 50012 11.4 mi away story county 50014 12.6 mi away story county 50010 12.8 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 50243 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.