50171 ZIP Code, Montezuma, IA
50171 is a ZIP code in Montezuma, Iowa in Poweshiek County. It covers 110 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50027, 50242 and 50104. 2,524 people live here in 1,230 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $65,000, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 52.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Montezuma, IA
- County: Poweshiek County
- Land area: 110 sq mi
- Population: 2,524
- Median household income: $65,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,524 |
| Households | 1,230 |
| Median household income | $65,000 |
| Income per person | $40,392 |
| Median age | 52 |
| Homeowners | 71.1% |
| Median home value | $216,000 |
| Median rent | $828 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 16.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% |
| Broadband internet | 89.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.6% |
| $10–15K | 4.6% |
| $15–25K | 6.7% |
| $25–35K | 8.8% |
| $35–50K | 16.1% |
| $50–75K | 20.3% |
| $75–100K | 9.8% |
| $100–150K | 14.1% |
| $150–200K | 12.8% |
| $200K+ | 3.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.3% |
| 10–19 | 10.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 12.4% |
| 35–44 | 7.3% |
| 45–54 | 8.5% |
| 55–64 | 19.0% |
| 65–74 | 16.2% |
| 75+ | 10.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.2% |
| Owned outright | 26.5% |
| Rented | 21.9% |
| Vacant | 23.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.4% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 7.3% |
| 5–19 units | 2.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.2% |
| Mobile / other | 9.1% |
Businesses in 50171
95 business establishments with 1,056 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 22
- Retail Trade: 14
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Manufacturing: 7
- Wholesale Trade: 6
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50027 — Barnes City city, IA (7.6 mi)
- 50242 — Searsboro city, IA (8.8 mi)
- 50104 — Gibson city, IA (9.4 mi)
- 52222 — Deep River city, IA (9.6 mi)
- 52221 — Guernsey city, IA (10.8 mi)
- 50157 — Malcom city, IA (11 mi)
- 50207 — New Sharon city, IA (12 mi)
- 52211 — Holiday Lake CDP, IA (12.4 mi)
Areas that include 50171
- Montezuma, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Barnes City, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Poweshiek County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50171, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50171 in?
- 50171 is a Montezuma, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Montezuma; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50171 in?
- 50171 is in Poweshiek County.
- What is the population of 50171?
- About 2,524 people (±264), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,703.
- What is the median household income in 50171?
- $65,000 (±$8,245), 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 50171?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50171 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50171?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50027 (7.6 mi, Barnes City), 50242 (8.8 mi, Searsboro), 50104 (9.4 mi, Gibson), 52222 (9.6 mi, Deep River), 52221 (10.8 mi, Guernsey) and 50157 (11 mi, Malcom).
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