50249 ZIP Code – Stratford, Iowa
50249 is a small ZIP code in Stratford, Iowa, part of Hamilton County with a population of approximately 1,404 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $49,444, which is below the Iowa average and below the national figure. The median home value of $110,600 is well below the national average, with 84.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $696, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (decreasing), 5% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 0.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.5% is well below the U.S. average. An estimated 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 54.8, above the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 50246, 50530, 50557.
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ZIP 50249 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50249 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,404 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $110k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $696 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 54.8 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.4% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.5% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50246 – Stanhope
- 50530 – Dayton
- 50557 – Lehigh
- 50223 – Pilot Mound
- 50521 – Burnside
- 50130 – Jewell
- 50040 – Boxholm
- 50036 – Boone
- 50595 – Webster City
- 50544 – Harcourt
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50246 | STANHOPE | 716 | $61,250 |
| 50530 | DAYTON | 1,230 | $73,385 |
| 50557 | LEHIGH | 763 | $71,167 |
| 50223 | PILOT MOUND | 364 | $38,516 |
| 50521 | BURNSIDE | 17 | Not provided |