PlainZIP

Melcher Dallas, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50062

Marion County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

741
9/sq mi
$51,146
Median income
$198,100
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Melcher Dallas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50062 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50062 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Melcher Dallas, Marion County, Iowa, home to just 741 residents across 79.7 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 50062 reports a modest median household income of $51,146 (33% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $29,719. Local economic indicators show a 16.6% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $198,100 for a typical home value (13% above the state average), with rent averaging $784 a month; 78.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is -. To put 50062 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Marion County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 50062, Melcher Dallas, 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

741

Population

79.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50062?

30.6

Median Age

55.5%

Male

44.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$51,146

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$29,719

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50062 ranks nationally

Melcher Dallas, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,146 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

333

Total Housing Units

295

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.0%
Renter 22.0%

$198,100

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$784

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 50062, employing approximately 23 people with a combined annual payroll of $517,000.

7

Businesses

23

Employees

$517K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 50062 vs 50163 →

ZIP 50062 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50062 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50062 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 50062 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
50163 Melcher Dallas, IA 858 0.9 mi
50272 Williamson, IA 152 9.6 mi
50057 Columbia, IA 238 6.4 mi
50139 Lacona, IA 1,288 7.0 mi
50225 Pleasantville, IA 2,940 10.4 mi
50138 Knoxville, IA 11,720 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

50219 standard
Pella, IA
Pop: 13,939
50138 standard
Knoxville, IA
Pop: 11,720
50225 standard
Pleasantville, IA
Pop: 2,940
50044 standard
Bussey, IA
Pop: 887
50163 standard
Melcher Dallas, IA
Pop: 858
50214 standard
Otley, IA
Pop: 850

Related Areas

Marion County Melcher Dallas, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50062 in? ▼
ZIP code 50062 (Melcher Dallas) is located in Marion County, Iowa. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50062? ▼
ZIP code 50062 in Melcher Dallas, IA has a population of 741 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50062? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50062 is $51,146, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50062? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50062 is $198,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50062? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50062 is White at 99.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50062? ▼
ZIP code 50062 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 23 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50062? ▼
In ZIP code 50062, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50062? ▼
In ZIP code 50062, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50062? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50062 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.