Melcher Dallas, IA

Census ZIP code profile for Melcher Dallas, IA — 2 ZIPs, total population 1,599. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Melcher Dallas, IA is covered by 2 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 1,599 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Melcher Dallas splits its residents across 2 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Melcher Dallas, the median household income averages $62,382 and per-capita income averages $30,671. Poverty rate runs at 12.8% and unemployment at 5.9%. On housing, the average median home value is $147,950 with median rent of $784 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 2 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

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ZIP Codes

1,599

Population

$62,382

Median Income

$147,950

Median Home Value

35.6

Median Age

How much do residents of Melcher Dallas earn?

Median Household Income
$62,382
Per Capita Income
$30,671
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Poverty Rate
12.8%

What does housing look like in Melcher Dallas?

Median Home Value
$147,950
Median Rent
$784/mo
Owner Occupied
83.2%
Housing Units
659

Who lives in Melcher Dallas?

Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
High School+
60.9%
Foreign Born
1.5%

ZIP Codes in Melcher Dallas, IA

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ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
50163 858 698 America/Chicago
50062 741 9 America/Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Melcher Dallas, IA?
Melcher Dallas, IA has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,599, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Melcher Dallas?
The average median household income across Melcher Dallas, IA ZIP codes is $62,382. The poverty rate is 12.8%.
What is the cost of living in Melcher Dallas?
The average median home value in Melcher Dallas, IA is $147,950. Median rent is $784/month. 83.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

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