50565 ZIP Code, Marathon, IA
50565 is a ZIP code in Marathon, Iowa in Buena Vista County. It covers 44 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50510, 51366 and 50554. 380 people live here in 163 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $51,875, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 48.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Marathon, IA
- County: Buena Vista County
- Land area: 44 sq mi
- Population: 380
- Median household income: $51,875
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 380 |
| Households | 163 |
| Median household income | $51,875 |
| Income per person | $27,992 |
| Median age | 48.9 |
| Homeowners | 89.0% |
| Median home value | $59,700 |
| Median rent | $817 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.7% |
| Broadband internet | 86.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 12.3% |
| $10–15K | 1.2% |
| $15–25K | 14.1% |
| $25–35K | 12.3% |
| $35–50K | 7.4% |
| $50–75K | 21.5% |
| $75–100K | 6.7% |
| $100–150K | 17.8% |
| $150–200K | 6.1% |
| $200K+ | 0.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.6% |
| 10–19 | 18.9% |
| 20–24 | 2.6% |
| 25–34 | 6.6% |
| 35–44 | 14.2% |
| 45–54 | 9.7% |
| 55–64 | 22.1% |
| 65–74 | 16.1% |
| 75+ | 4.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 25.7% |
| Owned outright | 42.1% |
| Rented | 8.4% |
| Vacant | 23.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 97.2% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 2.8% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 50565
5 business establishments with 12 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50510 — Albert City city, IA (6.8 mi)
- 51366 — Webb city, IA (7.1 mi)
- 50554 — Laurens city, IA (8.2 mi)
- 50585 — Sioux Rapids city, IA (8.3 mi)
- 50576 — Rembrandt city, IA (9.7 mi)
- 51341 — Gillett Grove city, IA (11.3 mi)
- 50515 — Ayrshire city, IA (12.5 mi)
- 50592 — Truesdale city, IA (12.8 mi)
Areas that include 50565
- Marathon, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Buena Vista 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) 50565, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50565 in?
- 50565 is a Marathon, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Marathon; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50565 in?
- 50565 is in Buena Vista County.
- What is the population of 50565?
- About 380 people (±102), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 410.
- What is the median household income in 50565?
- $51,875 (±$21,110), 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 50565?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50565 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50565?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50510 (6.8 mi, Albert City), 51366 (7.1 mi, Webb), 50554 (8.2 mi, Laurens), 50585 (8.3 mi, Sioux Rapids), 50576 (9.7 mi, Rembrandt) and 51341 (11.3 mi, Gillett Grove).
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