50257 ZIP Code, Truro, IA
50257 is a ZIP code in Truro, Iowa — mostly in Madison County (76% of its land), with smaller parts in Clarke and Warren counties. It covers 44 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50222, 50210 and 50240. 914 people live here in 309 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $94,375, above the Iowa median of $75,059; 41% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Truro, IA
- County: Madison County
- Land area: 44 sq mi
- Population: 914
- Median household income: $94,375
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 914 |
| Households | 309 |
| Median household income | $94,375 |
| Income per person | $35,235 |
| Median age | 38.2 |
| Homeowners | 89.0% |
| Median home value | $226,200 |
| Median rent | $1,063 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 39.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 40.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% |
| Broadband internet | 93.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.3% |
| $10–15K | 1.0% |
| $15–25K | 3.6% |
| $25–35K | 7.8% |
| $35–50K | 12.6% |
| $50–75K | 19.7% |
| $75–100K | 12.0% |
| $100–150K | 33.3% |
| $150–200K | 6.1% |
| $200K+ | 3.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 17.6% |
| 10–19 | 9.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 10.7% |
| 35–44 | 19.3% |
| 45–54 | 12.4% |
| 55–64 | 8.1% |
| 65–74 | 12.4% |
| 75+ | 3.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.4% |
| Owned outright | 34.5% |
| Rented | 9.7% |
| Vacant | 11.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 91.7% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 2.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.7% |
Businesses in 50257
16 business establishments with 45 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50222 — East Peru city, IA (5.5 mi)
- 50210 — New Virginia city, IA (8.6 mi)
- 50240 — St. Charles city, IA (8.6 mi)
- 50241 — St. Marys city, IA (10.9 mi)
- 50218 — Patterson city, IA (11.4 mi)
- 50213 — Osceola city, IA (11.6 mi)
- 50174 — Murray city, IA (12.1 mi)
- 50149 — Lorimor city, IA (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 50257
- Truro, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Clarke County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Madison County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50257, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50257 in?
- 50257 is a Truro, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Truro; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50257 in?
- 50257 is mostly in Madison County (76% of its land), with smaller parts in Clarke and Warren counties.
- What is the population of 50257?
- About 914 people (±211), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,039.
- What is the median household income in 50257?
- $94,375 (±$26,248), 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 50257?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50257 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50257?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50222 (5.5 mi, East Peru), 50210 (8.6 mi, New Virginia), 50240 (8.6 mi, St. Charles), 50241 (10.9 mi, St. Marys), 50218 (11.4 mi, Patterson) and 50213 (11.6 mi, Osceola).
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