50055 ZIP Code, Collins, IA
50055 is a ZIP code in Collins, Iowa — mostly in Story County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Jasper and Marshall counties. It covers 52 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50234, 50161 and 50168. 1,102 people live here in 436 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $85,278, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Collins, IA
- County: Story County
- Land area: 52 sq mi
- Population: 1,102
- Median household income: $85,278
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,102 |
| Households | 436 |
| Median household income | $85,278 |
| Income per person | $47,108 |
| Median age | 38.9 |
| Homeowners | 85.8% |
| Median home value | $200,000 |
| Median rent | $823 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 31.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% |
| Broadband internet | 87.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.5% |
| $10–15K | 0.7% |
| $15–25K | 2.8% |
| $25–35K | 4.8% |
| $35–50K | 8.3% |
| $50–75K | 25.0% |
| $75–100K | 14.0% |
| $100–150K | 17.2% |
| $150–200K | 3.2% |
| $200K+ | 23.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.8% |
| 10–19 | 20.0% |
| 20–24 | 3.1% |
| 25–34 | 12.8% |
| 35–44 | 16.5% |
| 45–54 | 13.3% |
| 55–64 | 10.6% |
| 65–74 | 5.5% |
| 75+ | 8.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 46.1% |
| Owned outright | 35.0% |
| Rented | 13.3% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 88.1% |
| Townhome | 1.1% |
| 2–4 units | 2.1% |
| 5–19 units | 3.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.2% |
Businesses in 50055
23 business establishments with 52 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 6
- Manufacturing: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50234 — Rhodes city, IA (5.1 mi)
- 50161 — Maxwell city, IA (6.7 mi)
- 50168 — Mingo city, IA (6.7 mi)
- 50127 (8 mi)
- 50028 — Baxter city, IA (8.4 mi)
- 50056 — Colo city, IA (9.4 mi)
- 50247 — State Center city, IA (10.9 mi)
- 50162 — Melbourne city, IA (11.6 mi)
Areas that include 50055
- Collins, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jasper County ZIP codes — 19 ZIP codes
- Story County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50055, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50055 in?
- 50055 is a Collins, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50055 in?
- 50055 is mostly in Story County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Jasper and Marshall counties.
- What is the population of 50055?
- About 1,102 people (±164), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,026.
- What is the median household income in 50055?
- $85,278 (±$14,462), 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 50055?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50055 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50055?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50234 (5.1 mi, Rhodes), 50161 (6.7 mi, Maxwell), 50168 (6.7 mi, Mingo), 50127 (8 mi), 50028 (8.4 mi, Baxter) and 50056 (9.4 mi, Colo).
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