50420 ZIP Code — Alexander, IA

Franklin County, Iowa

ZIP code 50420 is located in Alexander, Iowa, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 47.35 square miles and serves a population of 403 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50420

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 $58,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,596. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 50420 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

403

population

47.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50420 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50420

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50420. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alexander	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50452 Latimer (5.7 mi) 50470 Rowan (6.6 mi) 50457 Meservey (7.2 mi) 50421 Belmond (8.6 mi) 50479 Thornton (11.3 mi) 50071 Dows (11.7 mi) 50449 Klemme (13.4 mi) 50477 Swaledale (13.4 mi) 50441 Hampton (13.7 mi) 50475 Sheffield (13.8 mi) 50526 Clarion (14.9 mi) 50525 Clarion (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	403
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	47.35 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.8117
Longitude	-93.4591
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	46.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	14.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

403

Population

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$72,596

Median household income

$29,342

Per capita income

$58,100

Median home value

$375

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

145

Housing units

35.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	115	28.5%
18 and over	288	71.5%
65 and over	74	18.4%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Two or more races 4.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	382	90.1%
Hispanic or Latino	21	5%
Two or more races	19	4.5%
Other race	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	46.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	14.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	14.1%
Median income	$72,596

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.0%

$50k–$100k 30.3%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$58,100
Median rent / month	$375
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	95.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	1.2%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	42.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	14.5%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	43.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.6%
Electricity	16.8%
Propane / LP gas	34.2%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	64.4%
Cohabiting couple	8	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	44	29.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1	0.7%
Households with children under 18	34	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	30.2%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	6.3%
Married	57.8%	88.3%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	0.0%
Divorced	2.3%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 20.8%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 32.8%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	35.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	8.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	60.8%
High school	17	17.5%
College / grad school	13	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Agriculture & mining 21.6%

Retail trade 14.6%

Transportation & utilities 13.5%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Professional & management 5.8%

Construction 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.4%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	2.9%
Production & transportation	31.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	18.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.8%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	17.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 9.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	16.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.7%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	4.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	51.1%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	370	91.8%
Spanish	5	1.4%
Other Indo-European	5	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	388	96.3%
Born in same state	388	96.3%
Born in different state	310	76.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	3.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	52	12.9%
French	36	8.9%
Polish	11	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	1.5%
Dutch	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	84.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50420

What city is ZIP code 50420 in?

ZIP code 50420 is primarily assigned to Alexander, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50420 in?

ZIP code 50420 falls within Franklin County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50420 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 50420 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 50420 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 50420 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50420 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 50420 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50420?

15% of residents in ZIP code 50420 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 50420 in?

ZIP code 50420 observes the CST timezone.