50851 ZIP Code, Lenox, IA
50851 is a ZIP code in Lenox, Iowa — mostly in Taylor County (44% of its land), with smaller parts in Adams, Union and Ringgold counties. It covers 133 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50840, 50862 and 50842. 2,193 people live here in 860 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $70,926, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lenox, IA
- County: Taylor County
- Land area: 133 sq mi
- Population: 2,193
- Median household income: $70,926
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,193 |
| Households | 860 |
| Median household income | $70,926 |
| Income per person | $33,567 |
| Median age | 40.3 |
| Homeowners | 78.5% |
| Median home value | $121,000 |
| Median rent | $1,054 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% |
| Broadband internet | 84.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 15.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.0% |
| $10–15K | 3.4% |
| $15–25K | 8.1% |
| $25–35K | 9.0% |
| $35–50K | 11.7% |
| $50–75K | 18.6% |
| $75–100K | 14.1% |
| $100–150K | 20.8% |
| $150–200K | 8.7% |
| $200K+ | 2.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.8% |
| 10–19 | 20.1% |
| 20–24 | 5.3% |
| 25–34 | 7.4% |
| 35–44 | 11.8% |
| 45–54 | 13.6% |
| 55–64 | 9.9% |
| 65–74 | 10.4% |
| 75+ | 10.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.8% |
| Owned outright | 30.3% |
| Rented | 18.3% |
| Vacant | 13.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 81.0% |
| Townhome | 2.5% |
| 2–4 units | 3.6% |
| 5–19 units | 1.8% |
| 20+ units | 5.1% |
| Mobile / other | 5.9% |
Businesses in 50851
51 business establishments with 932 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Retail Trade: 8
- Construction: 6
- Manufacturing: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Finance and Insurance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50840 — Clearfield city, IA (8.7 mi)
- 50862 — Sharpsburg city, IA (8.9 mi)
- 50842 — Cromwell city, IA (9.9 mi)
- 50859 — Prescott city, IA (11.4 mi)
- 50845 — Diagonal city, IA (11.6 mi)
- 50801 — Creston city, IA (13.7 mi)
- 50841 — Corning city, IA (13.9 mi)
- 50848 — Gravity city, IA (14.4 mi)
Areas that include 50851
- Lenox, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kent, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Adams County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Taylor County ZIP codes — 9 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) 50851, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50851 in?
- 50851 is a Lenox, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Lenox; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50851 in?
- 50851 is mostly in Taylor County (44% of its land), with smaller parts in Adams, Union and Ringgold counties.
- What is the population of 50851?
- About 2,193 people (±212), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,958.
- What is the median household income in 50851?
- $70,926 (±$16,950), 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 50851?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50851 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50851?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50840 (8.7 mi, Clearfield), 50862 (8.9 mi, Sharpsburg), 50842 (9.9 mi, Cromwell), 50859 (11.4 mi, Prescott), 50845 (11.6 mi, Diagonal) and 50801 (13.7 mi, Creston).
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