Jolley, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50551
Calhoun County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 158
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jolley pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50551 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50551 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jolley, Calhoun County, Iowa, home to just 158 residents across 68.7 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 50551, but per-capita income is $12,536. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $51,100 (71% below the average Iowa ZIP); owner occupancy is 60.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calhoun County, so 50551 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 →
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 50551, Jolley, 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
158
Population
68.7
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50551?
37.2
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$12,536
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
42housing units
42
Total Housing Units
30
Occupied Units
12
Vacant Units
3.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$51,100
Median Home Value
-71% vs state ZIP avg
1938
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 50551, employing approximately 3 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,000.
3
Businesses
3
Employees
$58K
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 50551 vs 50575 →
ZIP 50551 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50579
Rockwell City (50579)
2,405 residents
- 50540
Fonda (50540)
1,022 residents
- 50575
Pomeroy (50575)
969 residents
- 50561 520
Lytton (50561)
520 residents
- 50551 158
Jolley (50551)
158 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50551 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 50551 in?
ZIP code 50551 (Jolley) is located in Calhoun County, Iowa. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50551?
ZIP code 50551 in Jolley, IA has a population of 158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50551?
The median home value in ZIP 50551 is $51,100, which is 82% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50551?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50551 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50551?
ZIP code 50551 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 3 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50551?
In ZIP code 50551, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50551?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50551 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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