Leon, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50144
Decatur County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,901
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,333
- Median income Near-median income area
- $130,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leon pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50144 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50144 covers 362.6 square miles in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,901 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50144 reports a modest median household income of $63,333 (17% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,828. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 0.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $130,800 (26% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $577; owner occupancy is 63.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Decatur County, so 50144 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 50144
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leon, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50144.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 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 50144, Leon, 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
2,901
Population
362.6
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50144?
38.5
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
0.5%
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?
$63,333
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$29,828
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50144 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Leon, 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)
$63,333 25th percentile higher than 25% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,323housing units
1,323
Total Housing Units
1,092
Occupied Units
231
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,800
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$577
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 62 business establishments in ZIP 50144, employing approximately 602 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,420,000.
62
Businesses
602
Employees
$24.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 21.0% |
| Construction | 10 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 12.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.5% |
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 50144 vs 50067 →
ZIP 50144 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50144
Leon (50144)
2,901 residents
- 50065 583
Davis City (50065)
583 residents
- 50262 453
Van Wert (50262)
453 residents
- 50103 452
Garden Grove (50103)
452 residents
- 50067 302
Decatur (50067)
302 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50144 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50144 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50262
Van Wert (50262)
$81,875 median income
- 50103
Garden Grove (50103)
$64,063 median income
- 50144
Leon (50144)
$63,333 median income
- 50065
Davis City (50065)
$49,423 median income
- 50067
Decatur (50067)
$43,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50144 ranks #3 of 5 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 50144, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,901 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 50144 in?
ZIP code 50144 (Leon) is located in Decatur County, Iowa. Decatur County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/decatur-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50144?
ZIP code 50144 in Leon, IA has a population of 2,901 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50144?
The median household income in ZIP 50144 is $63,333, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50144?
The median home value in ZIP 50144 is $130,800, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50144?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50144 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50144?
ZIP code 50144 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50144?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50144 are: Retail trade (13), Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50144?
In ZIP code 50144, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 50144?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50144 is 26.3 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 50144?
In ZIP code 50144, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50144?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50144 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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