50161 ZIP Code, Maxwell, IA
50161 is a ZIP code in Maxwell, Iowa — mostly in Polk County (56% of its land), with smaller parts in Story and Jasper counties. It covers 79 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50055, 50046 and 50168. 2,296 people live here in 884 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $98,519, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Maxwell, IA
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 79 sq mi
- Population: 2,296
- Median household income: $98,519
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,296 |
| Households | 884 |
| Median household income | $98,519 |
| Income per person | $50,451 |
| Median age | 40.9 |
| Homeowners | 89.4% |
| Median home value | $256,500 |
| Median rent | $1,063 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 32.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% |
| Broadband internet | 94.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.9% |
| $10–15K | 0.9% |
| $15–25K | 2.4% |
| $25–35K | 3.2% |
| $35–50K | 6.8% |
| $50–75K | 18.2% |
| $75–100K | 19.5% |
| $100–150K | 19.3% |
| $150–200K | 18.8% |
| $200K+ | 10.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.4% |
| 10–19 | 17.2% |
| 20–24 | 4.4% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–44 | 15.9% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 16.0% |
| 65–74 | 11.2% |
| 75+ | 5.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 47.5% |
| Owned outright | 29.8% |
| Rented | 9.1% |
| Vacant | 13.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.0% |
| 5–19 units | 1.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 10.4% |
Businesses in 50161
40 business establishments with 135 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 11
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50055 — Collins city, IA (6.7 mi)
- 50046 — Cambridge city, IA (7 mi)
- 50168 — Mingo city, IA (7.1 mi)
- 50073 — Elkhart city, IA (7.4 mi)
- 50035 — Bondurant city, IA (8.8 mi)
- 50127 (10.4 mi)
- 50007 — Alleman city, IA (10.8 mi)
- 50124 — Huxley city, IA (11.1 mi)
Areas that include 50161
- Maxwell, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Polk County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Story County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 35: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Polk County
- No. 8 of 35: highest median age in Polk County
- No. 3 of 35: fastest population growth in Polk County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50161, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50161 in?
- 50161 is a Maxwell, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Maxwell; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50161 in?
- 50161 is mostly in Polk County (56% of its land), with smaller parts in Story and Jasper counties.
- What is the population of 50161?
- About 2,296 people (±390), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,017.
- What is the median household income in 50161?
- $98,519 (±$15,162), 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 50161?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50161 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50161?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50055 (6.7 mi, Collins), 50046 (7 mi, Cambridge), 50168 (7.1 mi, Mingo), 50073 (7.4 mi, Elkhart), 50035 (8.8 mi, Bondurant) and 50127 (10.4 mi).
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