50457 ZIP Code, Meservey, IA
50457 is a ZIP code in Meservey, Iowa — mostly in Hancock County (30% of its land), with smaller parts in Cerro Gordo, Franklin and Wright counties. It covers 34 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50479, 50449 and 50439. 463 people live here in 171 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $47,250, well below the Iowa median of $75,059; 43% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Meservey, IA
- County: Hancock County
- Land area: 34 sq mi
- Population: 463
- Median household income: $47,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 463 |
| Households | 171 |
| Median household income | $47,250 |
| Income per person | $25,733 |
| Median age | 35.2 |
| Homeowners | 77.8% |
| Median home value | $90,800 |
| Median rent | $631 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 43.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 1.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.9% |
| Broadband internet | 87.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 16.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.3% |
| $10–15K | 7.6% |
| $15–25K | 7.0% |
| $25–35K | 1.8% |
| $35–50K | 36.3% |
| $50–75K | 10.5% |
| $75–100K | 3.5% |
| $100–150K | 17.0% |
| $150–200K | 11.1% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.1% |
| 10–19 | 20.6% |
| 20–24 | 1.7% |
| 25–34 | 14.5% |
| 35–44 | 11.2% |
| 45–54 | 6.3% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65–74 | 17.1% |
| 75+ | 3.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.2% |
| Owned outright | 21.4% |
| Rented | 18.4% |
| Vacant | 17.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 100.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 50457
10 business establishments with 16 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50479 — Thornton city, IA (4.7 mi)
- 50449 — Klemme city, IA (6.7 mi)
- 50439 — Goodell city, IA (7.1 mi)
- 50420 — Alexander city, IA (7.7 mi)
- 50421 — Belmond city, IA (8.2 mi)
- 50477 — Swaledale city, IA (9.8 mi)
- 50452 — Latimer city, IA (11.2 mi)
- 50470 — Rowan city, IA (12 mi)
Areas that include 50457
- Meservey, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cerro Gordo County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Franklin County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Hancock County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Wright 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) 50457, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50457 in?
- 50457 is a Meservey, IA mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Meservey; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50457 in?
- 50457 is mostly in Hancock County (30% of its land), with smaller parts in Cerro Gordo, Franklin and Wright counties.
- What is the population of 50457?
- About 463 people (±190), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 361.
- What is the median household income in 50457?
- $47,250 (±$12,544), 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 50457?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50457 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50457?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50479 (4.7 mi, Thornton), 50449 (6.7 mi, Klemme), 50439 (7.1 mi, Goodell), 50420 (7.7 mi, Alexander), 50421 (8.2 mi, Belmond) and 50477 (9.8 mi, Swaledale).
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