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Ackley, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50601

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

2,464
7/sq mi
$66,250
Median income
$127,200
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ackley pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50601 covers 367.8 square miles in Ackley, Hardin County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,464 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 50601 reports a modest median household income of $66,250 (14% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $33,424. Local economic indicators show a 10.2% poverty rate alongside 1.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $127,200 (28% below the state average); renters pay a median of $827 monthly, and 81.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hardin County, letting you compare 50601 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 50601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ackley, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50601.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 50601, Ackley, 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

2,464

Population

367.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50601?

46.1

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$66,250

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$33,424

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50601 ranks nationally

Ackley, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,250 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,179

Total Housing Units

1,048

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$127,200

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$827

Median Rent

1952

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 50601, employing approximately 390 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,371,000.

62

Businesses

390

Employees

$15.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 19.4%
Wholesale trade 9 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 9 14.5%
Construction 8 12.9%
Finance and insurance 6 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 5 8.1%

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 50601 vs 50672 →

ZIP 50601 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 50601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 50601 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
50672 Steamboat Rock, IA 594 9.8 mi
50633 Geneva, IA 373 8.1 mi
50680 Wellsburg, IA 1,095 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hardin County

50126 standard
Iowa Falls, IA
Pop: 6,853
50627 standard
Eldora, IA
Pop: 3,456
50006 standard
Alden, IA
Pop: 1,676
50122 standard
Hubbard, IA
Pop: 1,373
50230 standard
Radcliffe, IA
Pop: 1,083
50258 standard
Union, IA
Pop: 1,002

Related Areas

Hardin County Ackley, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50601 in? ▼
ZIP code 50601 (Ackley) is located in Hardin County, Iowa. Hardin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardin-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50601? ▼
ZIP code 50601 in Ackley, IA has a population of 2,464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50601 is $66,250, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50601 is $127,200, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50601 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50601? ▼
ZIP code 50601 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 390 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50601 are: Retail trade (12), Wholesale trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50601? ▼
In ZIP code 50601, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 50601? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50601 is 23.6 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 50601? ▼
In ZIP code 50601, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50601 is 10.2% 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.