50601 ZIP Code, Ackley, IA
50601 is a ZIP code in Ackley, Iowa — mostly in Franklin County (36% of its land), with smaller parts in Hardin, Butler and Grundy counties. It covers 139 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50608, 50633 and 50604. 2,299 people live here in 1,048 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $66,250, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 46.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ackley, IA
- County: Franklin County
- Land area: 139 sq mi
- Population: 2,299
- Median household income: $66,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,299 |
| Households | 1,048 |
| Median household income | $66,250 |
| Income per person | $33,424 |
| Median age | 46.1 |
| Homeowners | 81.6% |
| Median home value | $127,200 |
| Median rent | $827 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% |
| Broadband internet | 85.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.4% |
| $10–15K | 3.6% |
| $15–25K | 10.0% |
| $25–35K | 8.0% |
| $35–50K | 16.8% |
| $50–75K | 20.7% |
| $75–100K | 15.8% |
| $100–150K | 15.1% |
| $150–200K | 6.3% |
| $200K+ | 2.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.3% |
| 10–19 | 13.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.7% |
| 35–44 | 13.5% |
| 45–54 | 14.6% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65–74 | 12.4% |
| 75+ | 12.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.1% |
| Owned outright | 33.8% |
| Rented | 16.1% |
| Vacant | 10.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.7% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 8.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.3% |
| Mobile / other | 0.7% |
Businesses in 50601
62 business establishments with 390 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 12
- Wholesale Trade: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Construction: 8
- Finance and Insurance: 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50608 (5.2 mi)
- 50633 — Geneva city, IA (8.2 mi)
- 50604 — Aplington city, IA (8.6 mi)
- 50672 — Steamboat Rock city, IA (9.8 mi)
- 50649 (10.1 mi)
- 50041 — Bradford CDP, IA (10.5 mi)
- 50126 — Iowa Falls city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 50680 — Wellsburg city, IA (11.2 mi)
Areas that include 50601
- Ackley, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Butler County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Franklin County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Grundy County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Hardin County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 5: highest median household income in Franklin County
- No. 3 of 5: highest median home value in Franklin County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Franklin County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of households with children in Franklin County
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Franklin County
- No. 4 of 5: lowest median age in Franklin County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median age in Franklin County
- No. 4 of 5: fastest population growth in Franklin County
Mail every home in 50601
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50601, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50601 in?
- 50601 is a Ackley, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Ackley; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50601 in?
- 50601 is mostly in Franklin County (36% of its land), with smaller parts in Hardin, Butler and Grundy counties.
- What is the population of 50601?
- About 2,299 people (±248), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,451.
- What is the median household income in 50601?
- $66,250 (±$12,018), 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 50601?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50601 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50601?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50608 (5.2 mi), 50633 (8.2 mi, Geneva), 50604 (8.6 mi, Aplington), 50672 (9.8 mi, Steamboat Rock), 50649 (10.1 mi) and 50041 (10.5 mi, Bradford).
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