Colwell, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50620

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

54
166/sq mi
$102,800
Median home value
6.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
166
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50620 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50620 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colwell, Floyd County, Iowa, home to just 54 residents across 0.3 square miles, a density of 166 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 50620, but per-capita income is $90,694. Local economic indicators show a 0.0% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $102,800 for a typical home value (41% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 90.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is -. To put 50620 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Floyd 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 50620, Colwell, 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

54

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

166

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 50620?

39.5

Median Age

66.7%

Male

33.3%

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?

$90,694

Per Capita Income

0.0%

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 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.7%

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

What does housing look like?

24

Total Housing Units

20

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

1.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.0%
Renter 10.0%

$102,800

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

1945

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 50620 vs 50616 →

ZIP 50620 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 50620 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
50616 Charles City, IA 10,344 6.4 mi
50603 Alta Vista, IA 625 6.9 mi
50460 Orchard, IA 364 6.9 mi
50645 Ionia, IA 1,204 11.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50620 in?
ZIP code 50620 (Colwell) is located in Floyd County, Iowa. Floyd County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/floyd-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50620?
ZIP code 50620 in Colwell, IA has a population of 54 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50620?
The median home value in ZIP 50620 is $102,800, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50620?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50620 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50620?
In ZIP code 50620, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50620?
In ZIP code 50620, approximately 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.