50049 ZIP Code, Chariton, IA
50049 is a ZIP code in Chariton, Iowa in Lucas County. It covers 209 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50272, 50238 and 50151. 6,414 people live here in 2,667 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $61,190, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Chariton, IA
- County: Lucas County
- Land area: 209 sq mi
- Population: 6,414
- Median household income: $61,190
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,414 |
| Households | 2,667 |
| Median household income | $61,190 |
| Income per person | $31,580 |
| Median age | 40.2 |
| Homeowners | 74.5% |
| Median home value | $124,900 |
| Median rent | $704 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% |
| Broadband internet | 80.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.8% |
| $10–15K | 7.6% |
| $15–25K | 11.2% |
| $25–35K | 9.9% |
| $35–50K | 11.7% |
| $50–75K | 17.5% |
| $75–100K | 15.3% |
| $100–150K | 15.2% |
| $150–200K | 5.5% |
| $200K+ | 3.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.3% |
| 10–19 | 11.8% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 12.4% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 10.3% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65–74 | 11.4% |
| 75+ | 9.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.2% |
| Owned outright | 32.6% |
| Rented | 23.6% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.1% |
| Townhome | 1.0% |
| 2–4 units | 4.3% |
| 5–19 units | 2.6% |
| 20+ units | 9.5% |
| Mobile / other | 3.5% |
Businesses in 50049
157 business establishments with 4,566 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 28
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 19
- Construction: 18
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 18
- Transportation and Warehousing: 14
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 13
- Accommodation and Food Services: 13
- Finance and Insurance: 9
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50272 — Williamson city, IA (4.2 mi)
- 50238 — Russell city, IA (7.6 mi)
- 50151 — Lucas city, IA (10.5 mi)
- 50068 — Derby city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 50139 — Lacona city, IA (11.5 mi)
- 50165 — Millerton city, IA (12.7 mi)
- 50057 (13.1 mi)
- 50163 — Melcher-Dallas city, IA (13.3 mi)
Areas that include 50049
- Chariton, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lucas County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50049, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50049 in?
- 50049 is a Chariton, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Chariton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50049 in?
- 50049 is in Lucas County.
- What is the population of 50049?
- About 6,414 people (±311), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,433.
- What is the median household income in 50049?
- $61,190 (±$1,530), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 50049?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50049 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50049?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50272 (4.2 mi, Williamson), 50238 (7.6 mi, Russell), 50151 (10.5 mi, Lucas), 50068 (10.7 mi, Derby), 50139 (11.5 mi, Lacona) and 50165 (12.7 mi, Millerton).
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