50249 ZIP Code, Stratford, IA
50249 is a ZIP code in Stratford, Iowa — mostly in Hamilton County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Webster and Boone counties. It covers 79 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50246, 50530 and 50557. 1,312 people live here in 610 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $60,761, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 58.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Stratford, IA
- County: Hamilton County
- Land area: 79 sq mi
- Population: 1,312
- Median household income: $60,761
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,312 |
| Households | 610 |
| Median household income | $60,761 |
| Income per person | $37,097 |
| Median age | 58.6 |
| Homeowners | 84.9% |
| Median home value | $119,000 |
| Median rent | $625 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% |
| Broadband internet | 86.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.9% |
| $10–15K | 4.1% |
| $15–25K | 4.1% |
| $25–35K | 14.3% |
| $35–50K | 13.6% |
| $50–75K | 22.8% |
| $75–100K | 6.9% |
| $100–150K | 21.8% |
| $150–200K | 4.9% |
| $200K+ | 2.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.2% |
| 10–19 | 11.0% |
| 20–24 | 1.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.6% |
| 35–44 | 8.2% |
| 45–54 | 7.2% |
| 55–64 | 16.2% |
| 65–74 | 20.8% |
| 75+ | 14.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.8% |
| Owned outright | 50.7% |
| Rented | 13.8% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.5% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.9% |
| 5–19 units | 3.3% |
| 20+ units | 2.5% |
| Mobile / other | 6.7% |
Businesses in 50249
24 business establishments with 110 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Construction: 3
- Retail Trade: 3
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50246 — Stanhope city, IA (6.3 mi)
- 50530 — Dayton city, IA (7 mi)
- 50557 — Lehigh city, IA (9.3 mi)
- 50223 — Pilot Mound city, IA (9.8 mi)
- 50521 (11.3 mi)
- 50130 — Jewell Junction city, IA (12.1 mi)
- 50040 — Boxholm city, IA (12.3 mi)
- 50036 — Boone city, IA (13.4 mi)
Areas that include 50249
- Stratford, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Boone County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Hamilton County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Webster County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 5: highest median household income in Hamilton County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median home value in Hamilton County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Hamilton County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of households with children in Hamilton County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Hamilton County
- No. 5 of 5: lowest median age in Hamilton County
- No. 1 of 5: highest median age in Hamilton County
- No. 2 of 5: fastest population growth in Hamilton County
Mail every home in 50249
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50249, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50249 in?
- 50249 is a Stratford, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Stratford; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50249 in?
- 50249 is mostly in Hamilton County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Webster and Boone counties.
- What is the population of 50249?
- About 1,312 people (±148), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,235.
- What is the median household income in 50249?
- $60,761 (±$6,018), 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 50249?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50249 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50249?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50246 (6.3 mi, Stanhope), 50530 (7 mi, Dayton), 50557 (9.3 mi, Lehigh), 50223 (9.8 mi, Pilot Mound), 50521 (11.3 mi) and 50130 (12.1 mi, Jewell Junction).
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