50162 ZIP Code — Melbourne, IA
Marshall County, Iowa
ZIP code 50162 is located in Melbourne, Iowa, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 50.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 50162
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 $158,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $75,000.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
1,302
population
50.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50162 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50162
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50162. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Melbourne | Acceptable |
| Melbourne | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50120 Haverhill (5.2 mi)
50234 Rhodes (5.8 mi)
50141 Laurel (6.2 mi)
50247 State Center (7.2 mi)
50028 Baxter (8.8 mi)
50055 Collins (11.1 mi)
50158 Marshalltown (11.5 mi)
50056 Colo (13.6 mi)
50168 Mingo (13.6 mi)
50208 Newton (13.7 mi)
50005 Albion (14.4 mi)
50106 Gilman (14.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,302 |
| Population density | 26 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 127 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 50.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.9215 |
| Longitude | -93.0674 |
| 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 | 49.1% | 41.4% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 36.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.7% | 20.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.9% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
1,302
Population
26
People per sq mi
32.9
Median age
$75,000
Median household income
$37,502
Per capita income
$158,900
Median home value
$1,364
Median monthly rent
70.7%
Home ownership
0.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
405
Housing units
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
47
Under 5
38
68
5–9
55
66
10–14
55
46
15–19
37
21
20–24
17
154
25–34
126
92
35–44
75
60
45–54
49
51
55–59
42
25
60–64
20
63
65–74
51
23
75–84
18
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 406 | 31.2% |
| 18 and over | 896 | 68.8% |
| 65 and over | 158 | 12.1% |
| Median age | 32.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.5%
Two or more races
1.2%
Hispanic or Latino
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,285 | 98.5% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.1% | 41.4% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 36.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.7% | 20.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.9% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
0.7%
$10k–$15k
0.4%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
3.3%
$35k–$50k
7.5%
$50k–$75k
30.4%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 30.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $75,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
24.4%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
16.7%
$200k–$300k
24.2%
$300k–$500k
7.7%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,364 |
| Owner occupied | 70.7% |
| Renter occupied | 29.3% |
| Vacant | 2.8% |
| Single-family detached | 93.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.0% |
| 3 or more | 36.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.6% |
| Electricity | 15.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 44.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 276 | 50.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 22 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 169 | 30.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 83 | 15.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 206 | 37.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 112 | 20.4% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.0% | 15.1% |
| Married | 46.8% | 65.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.2%
Some HS, no diploma
1.3%
HS graduate
25.0%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Associate's degree
26.2%
Bachelor's degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 16 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 1.9% |
| Elementary school | 235 | 63.9% |
| High school | 76 | 20.7% |
| College / grad school | 34 | 9.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.5%
Agriculture & mining
20.8%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Construction
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Retail trade
6.7%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
3.2%
Professional & management
2.8%
Information
0.7%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.4% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 13.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.8% |
| Production & transportation | 24.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.0% |
| Government | 15.0% |
| Self-employed | 12.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.0% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.9%
Under 18 years
1.0%
18 and over
0.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.7% |
| Retirement income | 15.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 22.8% |
| No physical activity | 24.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 8.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.6% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 138 | 15.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 21.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.9% |
| Public insurance | 21.7% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,217 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 2 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 2 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,295 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 1,295 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 1,088 | 83.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 42.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 140 | 10.8% |
| French | 97 | 7.5% |
| Polish | 64 | 4.9% |
| Arab | 56 | 4.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 21 | 1.6% |
| Norwegian | 13 | 1% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 2 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.2% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50162
What city is ZIP code 50162 in?
ZIP code 50162 is primarily assigned to Melbourne, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50162 in?
ZIP code 50162 falls within Marshall County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50162 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 50162 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 50162 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 50162 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50162?
The median home value in ZIP code 50162 is $158,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 50162?
ZIP code 50162 has an estimated population of 1,302 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 50162 in?
ZIP code 50162 observes the CST timezone.