50801 ZIP Code, Creston, IA
50801 is a ZIP code in Creston, Iowa — mostly in Union County (69% of its land), with smaller parts in Adams and Adair counties. It covers 207 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50842, 50858 and 50859. 9,034 people live here in 3,964 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Iowa ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (69% own). Median household income is $58,015, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Creston, IA
- County: Union County
- Land area: 207 sq mi
- Population: 9,034
- Median household income: $58,015
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,034 |
| Households | 3,964 |
| Median household income | $58,015 |
| Income per person | $32,029 |
| Median age | 39.7 |
| Homeowners | 68.8% |
| Median home value | $124,900 |
| Median rent | $716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% |
| Broadband internet | 87.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.8% |
| $10–15K | 3.8% |
| $15–25K | 7.9% |
| $25–35K | 9.9% |
| $35–50K | 15.2% |
| $50–75K | 19.0% |
| $75–100K | 17.0% |
| $100–150K | 11.7% |
| $150–200K | 5.9% |
| $200K+ | 2.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.6% |
| 10–19 | 15.3% |
| 20–24 | 7.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.7% |
| 35–44 | 13.5% |
| 45–54 | 11.2% |
| 55–64 | 12.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.7% |
| 75+ | 9.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.5% |
| Owned outright | 29.0% |
| Rented | 27.2% |
| Vacant | 11.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.0% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 8.9% |
| 5–19 units | 5.0% |
| 20+ units | 5.9% |
| Mobile / other | 4.8% |
Businesses in 50801
259 business establishments with 4,454 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 46
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 32
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 30
- Accommodation and Food Services: 25
- Finance and Insurance: 21
- Construction: 20
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 17
- Wholesale Trade: 14
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50842 — Cromwell city, IA (4.1 mi)
- 50858 — Orient city, IA (9.2 mi)
- 50859 — Prescott city, IA (10.2 mi)
- 50830 — Afton city, IA (11.7 mi)
- 50831 — Arispe city, IA (12.9 mi)
- 50851 — Lenox city, IA (13.7 mi)
- 50155 — Macksburg city, IA (13.9 mi)
- 50861 — Shannon City city, IA (14 mi)
Areas that include 50801
- Creston, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cromwell, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Adair County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Adams County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Union County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50801, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50801 in?
- 50801 is a Creston, IA mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Creston; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50801 in?
- 50801 is mostly in Union County (69% of its land), with smaller parts in Adams and Adair counties.
- What is the population of 50801?
- About 9,034 people (±233), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 9,245.
- What is the median household income in 50801?
- $58,015 (±$6,873), 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 50801?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50801 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50801?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50842 (4.1 mi, Cromwell), 50858 (9.2 mi, Orient), 50859 (10.2 mi, Prescott), 50830 (11.7 mi, Afton), 50831 (12.9 mi, Arispe) and 50851 (13.7 mi, Lenox).
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