50217 ZIP Code, Paton, IA
50217 is a ZIP code in Paton, Iowa — mostly in Greene County (84% of its land), with smaller parts in Boone County. It covers 72 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50064, 50544 and 50543. 561 people live here in 232 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $66,771, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Paton, IA
- County: Greene County
- Land area: 72 sq mi
- Population: 561
- Median household income: $66,771
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 561 |
| Households | 232 |
| Median household income | $66,771 |
| Income per person | $34,233 |
| Median age | 39.2 |
| Homeowners | 78.9% |
| Median home value | $134,700 |
| Median rent | $726 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% |
| Broadband internet | 77.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 1.7% |
| $15–25K | 2.2% |
| $25–35K | 6.0% |
| $35–50K | 18.5% |
| $50–75K | 27.2% |
| $75–100K | 11.6% |
| $100–150K | 22.8% |
| $150–200K | 7.8% |
| $200K+ | 2.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.7% |
| 10–19 | 12.1% |
| 20–24 | 4.3% |
| 25–34 | 14.3% |
| 35–44 | 11.1% |
| 45–54 | 10.3% |
| 55–64 | 22.4% |
| 65–74 | 7.3% |
| 75+ | 5.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 40.1% |
| Owned outright | 26.1% |
| Rented | 16.4% |
| Vacant | 17.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.4% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 2.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.5% |
Businesses in 50217
12 business establishments with 294 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Wholesale Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50064 — Dana city, IA (5.7 mi)
- 50544 — Harcourt city, IA (6.4 mi)
- 50543 — Gowrie city, IA (6.9 mi)
- 50040 — Boxholm city, IA (7.7 mi)
- 50107 — Grand Junction city, IA (10.3 mi)
- 50223 — Pilot Mound city, IA (11 mi)
- 50031 — Beaver city, IA (11.5 mi)
- 50538 — Rinard city, IA (11.5 mi)
Areas that include 50217
- Paton, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Boone County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Greene County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50217, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50217 in?
- 50217 is a Paton, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50217 in?
- 50217 is mostly in Greene County (84% of its land), with smaller parts in Boone County.
- What is the population of 50217?
- About 561 people (±144), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 547.
- What is the median household income in 50217?
- $66,771 (±$9,182), 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 50217?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50217 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50217?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50064 (5.7 mi, Dana), 50544 (6.4 mi, Harcourt), 50543 (6.9 mi, Gowrie), 50040 (7.7 mi, Boxholm), 50107 (10.3 mi, Grand Junction) and 50223 (11 mi, Pilot Mound).
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