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Maynard, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50655

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

873
10/sq mi
$58,750
Median income
$141,300
Median home value
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50655 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50655 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Maynard, Fayette County, Iowa, home to just 873 residents across 90.9 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 50655 reports a modest median household income of $58,750 (23% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $34,621. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.2%. On housing, the median home value is $141,300 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $633 per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is -. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 50655 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

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 50655, Maynard, 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

873

Population

90.9

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50655?

38.3

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$58,750

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$34,621

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

0.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50655 ranks nationally

Maynard, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,750 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

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

What does housing look like?

321

Total Housing Units

314

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$141,300

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$633

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 50655, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,288,000.

11

Businesses

41

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 36.4%
Retail trade 3 27.3%

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 50655 vs 52164 →

ZIP 50655 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 50655 ranks #3 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 50655 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 50655 ranks #2 of 6 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
52164 Randalia, IA 212 5.3 mi
50681 Westgate, IA 457 5.5 mi
50662 Oelwein, IA 7,238 6.0 mi
52142 Fayette, IA 1,871 6.7 mi
50671 Stanley, IA 269 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

50662 standard
Oelwein, IA
Pop: 7,238
52175 standard
West Union, IA
Pop: 3,492
52142 standard
Fayette, IA
Pop: 1,871
52141 standard
Elgin, IA
Pop: 1,435
52147 standard
Hawkeye, IA
Pop: 1,050
50606 standard
Arlington, IA
Pop: 885

Related Areas

Fayette County Maynard, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50655 in? ▼
ZIP code 50655 (Maynard) is located in Fayette County, Iowa. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50655? ▼
ZIP code 50655 in Maynard, IA has a population of 873 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50655? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50655 is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50655? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50655 is $141,300, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50655? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50655 is White at 97.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50655? ▼
ZIP code 50655 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50655? ▼
In ZIP code 50655, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 50655? ▼
In ZIP code 50655, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50655? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50655 is 8.9% 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.