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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
$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 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. Local economic indicators show a 19.8% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $51,100 for a typical home value (71% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 60.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 50551 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Calhoun 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 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

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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

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.

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

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

50563 standard
Manson, IA
Pop: 2,500
50579 standard
Rockwell City, IA
Pop: 2,405
51449 standard
Lake City, IA
Pop: 2,128
50575 standard
Pomeroy, IA
Pop: 969
51453 standard
Lohrville, IA
Pop: 695
50538 standard
Farnhamville, IA
Pop: 503

Related Areas

Calhoun County Jolley, IA Iowa

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.