PlainZIP

Hamilton, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50116

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

299
7/sq mi
$47,143
Median income
$168,200
Median home value
2.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50116 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50116 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hamilton, Marion County, Iowa, home to just 299 residents across 44.0 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 50116 reports a modest median household income of $47,143 (38% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $26,080. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 13.4%. The typical home here is valued at $168,200 (4% below the state average); renters pay a median of $950 monthly, and 88.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is -. To put 50116 in local context, 5 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 50116, Hamilton, 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

299

Population

44.0

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50116?

40.6

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
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 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$47,143

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$26,080

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50116 ranks nationally

Hamilton, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,143 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.8%

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

What does housing look like?

111

Total Housing Units

102

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.2%
Renter 11.8%

$168,200

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$950

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 50116, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$92K

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 50116 vs 50150 →

ZIP 50116 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 50116 ranks #6 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 50116 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 50116 ranks #6 of 6 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
50150 Lovilia, IA 984 3.6 mi
50044 Bussey, IA 887 5.1 mi
50256 Tracy, IA 501 7.0 mi
50119 Harvey, IA 498 9.6 mi
50138 Knoxville, IA 11,720 10.7 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 Hamilton, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50116 in? ▼
ZIP code 50116 (Hamilton) 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 50116? ▼
ZIP code 50116 in Hamilton, IA has a population of 299 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50116? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50116 is $47,143, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50116? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50116 is $168,200, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50116? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50116 is White at 98.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50116? ▼
ZIP code 50116 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50116? ▼
In ZIP code 50116, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.8% 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 50116? ▼
In ZIP code 50116, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50116? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50116 is 13.3% 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.