50144 ZIP Code – Leon, Iowa
ZIP code 50144 is a small ZIP code located in Leon, Iowa, within Decatur County with a population of approximately 2,579 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $67,518, which is near the Iowa average and near the national figure. Median home values of $120,800 are well below the national average, with 63.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $535 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 82% single-family (increasing), 9% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.2%, well below the national average. About 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. An estimated 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 38.4, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 50067, 50103, 50065.
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ZIP 50144 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50144 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,579 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $120k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $535 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.4 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.7% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50067 – Decatur
- 50103 – Garden Grove
- 50065 – Davis City
- 50262 – Van Wert
- 50264 – Weldon
- 50147 – Lineville
- 50108 – Grand River
- 50123 – Humeston
- 50140 – Lamoni
- 64426 – Blythedale
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50067 | DECATUR | 265 | $58,333 |
| 50103 | GARDEN GROVE | 400 | $55,938 |
| 50065 | DAVIS CITY | 608 | $48,092 |
| 50262 | VAN WERT | 174 | $39,167 |
| 50264 | WELDON | 493 | $59,485 |