50851 ZIP Code – Lenox, Iowa
ZIP code 50851 is a small ZIP code located in Lenox, Iowa, within Taylor County with a population of approximately 2,238 residents. At $65,660, the median household income here runs near the Iowa average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $113,100 are well below the national average, with 78.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $707 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 86% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 10.5%, below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 18.2%, below the national average. The median age is 41.4, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 50840, 50862, 50842.
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ZIP 50851 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50851 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,238 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $65k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $113k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $707 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.2% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50840 – Clearfield
- 50862 – Sharpsburg
- 50842 – Cromwell
- 50845 – Diagonal
- 50859 – Prescott
- 50841 – Corning
- 50801 – Creston
- 50848 – Gravity
- 50861 – Shannon City
- 50835 – Benton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50840 | CLEARFIELD | 617 | $73,214 |
| 50862 | SHARPSBURG | 99 | $67,083 |
| 50842 | CROMWELL | 73 | $53,125 |
| 50845 | DIAGONAL | 814 | $68,523 |
| 50859 | PRESCOTT | 823 | $75,000 |