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ZIP Code 50551

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

158
2/sq mi
$51,100
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jolley pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.7 square miles in Jolley, Calhoun County, Iowa. The area is home to 158 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 50551 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50551 sits at , while per-capita income is $12,536. The poverty rate stands at 19.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $51,100 (71% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 60.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50551 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 50551 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 →

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 50551, Jolley, IA · 2023 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

158

Population

68.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50551?

37.2

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 36.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

42

Total Housing Units

30

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

3.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

$51,100

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

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

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ZIP 50551 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 50551 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 Code City Population Distance
50575 Pomeroy, IA 969 6.2 mi
50561 Lytton, IA 520 6.3 mi
50579 Rockwell City, IA 2,405 8.2 mi
50540 Fonda, IA 1,022 9.3 mi

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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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