50601 ZIP Code — Ackley, IA

Hardin County, Iowa

ZIP code 50601 is located in Ackley, Iowa, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 139.41 square miles and serves a population of 2,468 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50601

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,333. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50601 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,468

population

139.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50601 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50601

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ackley	Acceptable
Ackley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50604 Aplington (9 mi) 50672 Steamboat Rock (9.3 mi) 50126 Iowa Falls (10 mi) 50680 Wellsburg (11 mi) 50625 Dumont (12.6 mi) 50441 Hampton (13.6 mi) 50665 Parkersburg (15.6 mi) 50627 Eldora (15.7 mi) 50642 Holland (15.8 mi) 50006 Alden (17.4 mi) 50638 Grundy Center (17.6 mi) 50602 Allison (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,468
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	139.41 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	42.5656
Longitude	-93.0671
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	36.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.3%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,468

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$63,333

Median household income

$33,131

Per capita income

$109,800

Median home value

$692

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

967

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

101

25–34

112

180

35–44

200

159

45–54

177

55–59

60–64

121

65–74

136

75–84

111

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	504	20.4%
18 and over	1,964	79.6%
65 and over	554	22.4%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 2.6%

Two or more races 2.5%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,310	90.7%
Hispanic or Latino	79	3.1%
Other race	65	2.6%
Two or more races	63	2.5%
Asian	22	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	36.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.3%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$63,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,800
Median rent / month	$692
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	90.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	14.3%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	39.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.6%
Electricity	16.1%
Propane / LP gas	27.4%
Fuel oil	1.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	565	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	71	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	178	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	220	21.3%
Households with children under 18	287	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	366	35.4%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	21.0%
Married	56.1%	54.1%
Separated	0.5%	3.3%
Widowed	3.5%	12.4%
Divorced	4.5%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	15.8%
Kindergarten	7	1.5%
Elementary school	186	40.8%
High school	146	32.0%
College / grad school	45	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Agriculture & mining 11.7%

Retail trade 9.5%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Construction 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Other services 6.1%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Professional & management 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Information 3.3%

Public administration 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 10.0%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 7.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,358	95.5%
Spanish	55	2.3%
Other Indo-European	55	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,368	95.9%
Born in same state	2,365	95.8%
Born in different state	1,999	81.0%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	100	4.1%
Not a US citizen	51	51.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	283	11.5%
English	152	6.2%
French	116	4.7%
Polish	98	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	54	2.2%
Dutch	22	0.9%
German	17	0.7%
Irish	15	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	91.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50601

What city is ZIP code 50601 in?

ZIP code 50601 is primarily assigned to Ackley, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50601 in?

ZIP code 50601 falls within Hardin County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50601 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 50601 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50601?

The median home value in ZIP code 50601 is $109,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 50601?

ZIP code 50601 has an estimated population of 2,468 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50601?

The median household income in ZIP code 50601 is $63,333, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50601 in?

ZIP code 50601 observes the CST timezone.