50008 ZIP Code — Allerton, IA

Wayne County, Iowa

ZIP code 50008 is located in Allerton, Iowa, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 87.13 square miles and serves a population of 771 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50008

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 $107,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,188. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 50008 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

771
population
87.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50008 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50008

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Allerton Acceptable
Allerton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50147 Lineville (4.6 mi) 50060 Corydon (5.4 mi) 64661 Mercer (11 mi) 64672 Powersville (11.4 mi) 50103 Garden Grove (11.6 mi) 52590 Seymour (13.4 mi) 50123 Humeston (13.6 mi) 52583 Promise City (14.5 mi) 50144 Leon (17.5 mi) 64655 Lucerne (17.8 mi) 50068 Derby (19 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 771
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 185
Geography
Land area 87.13 sq mi
Water area 0.31 sq mi
Latitude 40.6671
Longitude -93.4035
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 54.2% 52.6% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 37.8% 32.9% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 7.9% 12.7% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.8% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

771
Population
9
People per sq mi
46.7
Median age
$62,188
Median household income
$31,821
Per capita income
$107,200
Median home value
$564
Median monthly rent
84.4%
Home ownership
13.6%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
322
Housing units
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
Under 5
11
32
5–9
35
22
10–14
24
16
15–19
17
40
20–24
42
21
25–34
23
41
35–44
44
49
45–54
53
29
55–59
30
27
60–64
28
51
65–74
55
20
75–84
21
15
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816020.8%
18 and over61179.2%
65 and over17723.0%
Median age46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%
Two or more races 2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
GroupCount%
White75596.3%
Two or more races162%
Hispanic or Latino131.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.2% 52.6% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 37.8% 32.9% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 7.9% 12.7% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.8% 5.0%
$10k–$15k 5.2%
$15k–$25k 1.2%
$25k–$35k 11.3%
$35k–$50k 20.2%
$50k–$75k 17.8%
$75k–$100k 25.5%
$100k–$150k 13.8%
$150k–$200k 3.7%
$200k+ 1.2%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k5.2%
$15k–$25k1.2%
$25k–$35k11.3%
$35k–$50k20.2%
$50k–$75k17.8%
$75k–$100k25.5%
$100k–$150k13.8%
$150k–$200k3.7%
$200k+1.2%
Median income$62,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%
$50k–$100k 31.3%
$100k–$150k 26.5%
$150k–$200k 7.6%
$200k–$300k 13.1%
$300k–$500k 4.4%
$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$107,200
Median rent / month$564
Owner occupied84.4%
Renter occupied15.6%
Vacant12.6%
Single-family detached83.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.0%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.53

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.1%
2000–20099.7%
1990–19992.7%
1980–198911.0%
1970–197910.2%
1960–19699.4%
1950–19592.4%
1940–19493.8%
1939 or earlier45.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.8%
2 bedrooms33.2%
3 bedrooms41.8%
4 bedrooms8.3%
5+ bedrooms7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle34.0%
2 vehicles31.0%
3 or more35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas30.7%
Electricity31.3%
Propane / LP gas32.2%
Wood5.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family18055.2%
Cohabiting couple123.7%
Male householder, no spouse5717.5%
Female householder, no spouse7723.6%
Households with children under 189629.4%
Households with seniors (65+)12036.8%
Average household size2.37

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married16.7%26.1%
Married62.7%50.9%
Separated0.0%5.8%
Widowed9.0%10.1%
Divorced11.6%7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 0.6%
HS graduate 37.0%
Some college, no degree 29.3%
Associate's degree 16.7%
Bachelor's degree 14.2%
Graduate / professional 1.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher99.0%
Bachelor's or higher16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool116.6%
Kindergarten116.6%
Elementary school9557.2%
High school2615.7%
College / grad school2313.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.9%
Education & healthcare 20.8%
Retail trade 13.5%
Construction 10.2%
Public administration 10.2%
Manufacturing 8.2%
Transportation & utilities 6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%
Professional & management 2.9%
Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.8%
Service25.2%
Sales & office15.3%
Natural resources & construction16.8%
Production & transportation15.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector60.0%
Government21.0%
Self-employed19.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.5%
Carpool6.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk14.2%
Work from home6.0%
Other means4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)18.7

Poverty

All people 13.6%
Under 18 years 36.3%
18 and over 7.7%
Married-couple families 7.2%
Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.7%
Retirement income28.8%
Supplemental Security1.5%
Cash public assistance5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP10.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.9%
High blood pressure40.9%
High cholesterol35.1%
Diabetes13.8%
Heart disease9.6%
Stroke4.7%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis30.8%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease11.4%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.5%
Binge drinking19.0%
No physical activity33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.4%
Depression19.8%
Fair or poor health20.7%
Poor mental health15.4%
Poor physical health14.3%
No health insurance12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.2%
Visited dentist54.3%
Cholesterol screening86.5%
Teeth loss22.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans487.9%
Disability%
Any disability13.9%
Under 184.4%
18–64 years6.0%
65 and over41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.1%
Public insurance49.8%
No insurance8.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only75097.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)771100.0%
Born in same state75798.2%
Born in different state55071.3%
Foreign born141.8%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian8911.5%
French709.1%
Arab486.2%
AncestryCount%
English131.7%
Polish70.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.3%
Internet access91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50008

What city is ZIP code 50008 in?

ZIP code 50008 is primarily assigned to Allerton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50008 in?

ZIP code 50008 falls within Wayne County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50008 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 50008 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50008 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 50008 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50008?

The median home value in ZIP code 50008 is $107,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 50008?

ZIP code 50008 has an estimated population of 771 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50008 in?

ZIP code 50008 observes the CST timezone.

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