Perry, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50220

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 11, 2026

9,020
34/sq mi: $71,671
Median income: $149,400
Median home value: 19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Perry pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 25th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 34
people per sq mi: 68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50220 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50220 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 266.9 square miles in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa. The area is home to 9,020 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 50220 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50220 sits at $71,671 (6% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $37,029. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $149,400 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $938 per month, and 68.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50220 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 50220 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 50220

Retail trade

26
Construction

23
Health care and social assistance

22
Other services (except public administration)

22
Professional, scientific, and technical services

17

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50220, Perry, IA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-11 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,020

Population

266.9

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50220?

40.3

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

17.9%

Foreign-Born

White 78.9%

African American 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%

Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%

Hispanic or Latino 31.0%

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?

$71,671

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$37,029

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50220 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,671 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,989

Total Housing Units

3,661

Occupied Units

328

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.0%

Renter 32.0%

$149,400

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$938

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50220 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+5.2%	143
2021	+6.9%	153
2022	+17.1%	179
2023	+11.8%	200
2024	+7.4%	215

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 183 business establishments in ZIP 50220, employing approximately 3,358 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,312,000.

183

Businesses

3,358

Employees

$171.3M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	26	14.2%
Construction	23	12.6%
Health care and social assistance	22	12.0%
Other services (except public administration)	22	12.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	17	9.3%
Accommodation and food services	16	8.7%
Finance and insurance	13	7.1%
Wholesale trade	9	4.9%
Manufacturing	8	4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing	6	3.3%
Transportation and warehousing	5	2.7%
Information	5	2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	5	2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	3	1.6%

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 50220 vs 50039 →

50220

9,020
50167

748
50235

483
50039

329
50066

262

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50220 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

50235

$89,583
50039

$86,250
50220

$71,671
50167

$70,167
50066

$66,406

What this shows By household income, ZIP 50220 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
50039	Bouton, IA	329	6.2 mi
50066	Dawson, IA	262	5.7 mi
50167	Minburn, IA	748	7.4 mi
50235	Rippey, IA	483	7.9 mi

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Dallas County Perry, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50220 in? ▼

ZIP code 50220 (Perry) is located in Dallas County, Iowa. Dallas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dallas-ia.

What is the population of ZIP code 50220? ▼

ZIP code 50220 in Perry, IA has a population of 9,020 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 50220? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 50220 is $71,671, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 50220? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 50220 is $149,400, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50220? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 50220 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.0% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 50220? ▼

ZIP code 50220 has 183 business establishments employing approximately 3,358 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 50220? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50220 are: Retail trade (26), Construction (23), Health care and social assistance (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 50220? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50220 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 50220? ▼

In ZIP code 50220, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 50220? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50220 is 25.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50220? ▼

In ZIP code 50220, approximately 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50220? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 50220 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.