Lucas County, IA ZIP Codes
7 ZIP codes cover all or part of Lucas County, Iowa: 50049, 50238, 50139, 50123, 50151, 50068 and 50272. The Census Bureau counts 8,716 residents in the county, with a median household income of $61,793 and a median home value of $120,200. Median household income ranges from $59,625 in 50238 to $72,400 in 50139. Its largest communities include Chariton, Russell, Williamson, Lucas and Derby.
Lucas County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,716 |
| Households | 3,708 |
| Median household income | $61,793 |
| Median home value | $120,200 |
| Median age | 41.9 |
| Median rent | $709 |
All 7 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 10,649 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 4,481 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $59,625 (50238) to $72,400 (50139) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $62,310 |
| Homeowners | 79.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 4 routes, 555 homes (2 of 7 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Lucas County: 50139 ($72,400)
- Most residents: 50049 (6,414 people)
- Highest homeownership: 50139 (91.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 50049 (32.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 50049 (17.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 50049 (40.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 50139 ($151,600)
Every ZIP code in Lucas County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50049 | Chariton | 6,414 | 2,667 | $61,190 | $124,900 | 74.5% | 32.1% | 17.4% | — | — | 97% of its land |
| 50238 | Russell | 1,195 | 519 | $59,625 | $83,300 | 88.6% | 27.6% | 4.9% | 2 | 445 | 78% of its land |
| 50139 | Lacona | 1,025 | 434 | $72,400 | $151,600 | 91.7% | 25.3% | 7.4% | — | — | 22% of its land |
| 50123 | Humeston | 883 | 392 | $62,500 | $114,800 | 81.4% | 26.0% | 10.7% | — | — | 11% of its land |
| 50151 | Lucas | 727 | 297 | $91,061 | $149,400 | 87.5% | 42.1% | 18.5% | — | — | 91% of its land |
| 50068 | Derby | 215 | 94 | $36,500 | $113,200 | 98.9% | 22.3% | 4.3% | 2 | 114 | 91% of its land |
| 50272 | Williamson | 190 | 78 | $45,000 | — | 78.2% | 37.2% | 2.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Lucas County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Chariton — 4,242 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Russell — 613 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Williamson — 190 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lucas — 145 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Derby — 110 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Lucas County, IA?
- 50049, 50238, 50139, 50123, 50151, 50068 and 50272. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Lucas County?
- 8,716 residents in 3,708 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Lucas County?
- $61,793 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $59,625 (50238) to $72,400 (50139).
- Which Lucas County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 50139, at $72,400, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Lucas County?
- For the 2 of 7 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 4 carrier routes reaching 555 residential and 4 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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