Collins, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50055
Story County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 913
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $85,278
- Median income Above-median income area
- $200,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Collins pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50055 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 50055 (Collins, IA) rose +28.2% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 50055 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Collins, Story County, Iowa, home to just 913 residents across 126.8 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50055 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,278 (11% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,108. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.9% and unemployment is 3.0%. Median home value is $200,000 (14% above the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $823; 85.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Story County, so 50055 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 50055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Collins, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50055.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50055, Collins, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
913
Population
126.8
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50055?
38.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
0.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$85,278
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$47,108
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50055 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Collins, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$85,278 Top 28% higher than 72% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
462housing units
462
Total Housing Units
436
Occupied Units
26
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,000
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$823
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 50055, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,440,000.
23
Businesses
52
Employees
$2.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 26.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 13.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 50055 vs 50234 →
ZIP 50055 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50247
State Center (50247)
2,515 residents
- 50161
Maxwell (50161)
2,047 residents
- 50028
Baxter (50028)
1,681 residents
- 50056
Colo (50056)
1,372 residents
- 50055 913
Collins (50055)
913 residents
- 50168 842
Mingo (50168)
842 residents
- 50234 613
Rhodes (50234)
613 residents
- 50127 29
Ira (50127)
29 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50055 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50168
Mingo (50168)
$113,750 median income
- 50161
Maxwell (50161)
$98,519 median income
- 50247
State Center (50247)
$91,875 median income
- 50055
Collins (50055)
$85,278 median income
- 50234
Rhodes (50234)
$78,750 median income
- 50056
Colo (50056)
$73,333 median income
- 50028
Baxter (50028)
$72,022 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50055 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50055, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 50055 in?
ZIP code 50055 (Collins) is located in Story County, Iowa. Story County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/story-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50055?
ZIP code 50055 in Collins, IA has a population of 913 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50055?
The median household income in ZIP 50055 is $85,278, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50055?
The median home value in ZIP 50055 is $200,000, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50055?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50055 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50055?
ZIP code 50055 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50055?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50055 are: Construction (6), Manufacturing (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50055?
In ZIP code 50055, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 50055?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50055 is 31.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50055?
In ZIP code 50055, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50055?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50055 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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