50606 ZIP Code — Arlington, IA

Fayette County, Iowa

ZIP code 50606 is located in Arlington, Iowa, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 67.30 square miles and serves a population of 880 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 50606

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 $113,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,110. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 50606 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

880
population
67.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50606 ZIP code map
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City Status
Arlington Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 880
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 065
Geography
Land area 67.30 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 42.7598
Longitude -91.6735
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 563
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.1% 50.6% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 30.7% 32.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 15.2% 13.9% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.0% 2.7% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

880
Population
13
People per sq mi
41.8
Median age
$60,110
Median household income
$27,556
Per capita income
$113,200
Median home value
$438
Median monthly rent
86.4%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unemployment
302
Housing units
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
63
Under 5
68
32
5–9
34
10
10–14
11
20
15–19
21
11
20–24
12
53
25–34
58
30
35–44
32
43
45–54
47
34
55–59
37
40
60–64
43
59
65–74
65
16
75–84
17
11
85+
13
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1823126.3%
18 and over64973.8%
65 and over18120.6%
Median age41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%
Two or more races 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Other race 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White83592.2%
Two or more races374.1%
Hispanic or Latino262.9%
Other race50.6%
Asian30.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.1% 50.6% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 30.7% 32.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 15.2% 13.9% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.0% 2.7% 5.0%
Under $10k 3.3%
$10k–$15k 13.6%
$15k–$25k 10.1%
$25k–$35k 5.9%
$35k–$50k 12.2%
$50k–$75k 22.8%
$75k–$100k 11.9%
$100k–$150k 11.3%
$150k–$200k 6.2%
$200k+ 2.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.3%
$10k–$15k13.6%
$15k–$25k10.1%
$25k–$35k5.9%
$35k–$50k12.2%
$50k–$75k22.8%
$75k–$100k11.9%
$100k–$150k11.3%
$150k–$200k6.2%
$200k+2.7%
Median income$60,110

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%
$50k–$100k 29.2%
$100k–$150k 23.0%
$150k–$200k 11.0%
$200k–$300k 7.2%
$300k–$500k 11.7%
$500k–$1M 4.8%
$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$113,200
Median rent / month$438
Owner occupied86.4%
Renter occupied13.6%
Vacant3.2%
Single-family detached89.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.3%
Median rooms6.6
Avg household size (owned)2.39

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.7%
2000–20093.4%
1990–19996.0%
1980–198911.2%
1970–197912.6%
1960–19696.9%
1950–19594.9%
1940–194910.6%
1939 or earlier40.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.6%
1 bedroom6.3%
2 bedrooms12.9%
3 bedrooms44.5%
4 bedrooms34.5%
5+ bedrooms1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.2%
1 vehicle18.7%
2 vehicles32.9%
3 or more47.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas53.1%
Electricity11.0%
Propane / LP gas20.8%
Wood15.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family23870.6%
Cohabiting couple113.3%
Male householder, no spouse3510.4%
Female householder, no spouse5315.7%
Households with children under 189528.2%
Households with seniors (65+)12838.0%
Average household size2.61

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married16.6%17.0%
Married76.1%68.5%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.2%12.8%
Divorced6.1%1.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%
Some HS, no diploma 1.7%
HS graduate 55.7%
Some college, no degree 11.2%
Associate's degree 12.5%
Bachelor's degree 13.4%
Graduate / professional 3.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.8%
Bachelor's or higher16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool118.6%
Kindergarten107.8%
Elementary school7457.8%
High school2721.1%
College / grad school64.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%
Manufacturing 12.5%
Other services 12.0%
Construction 11.4%
Retail trade 8.8%
Transportation & utilities 8.0%
Agriculture & mining 5.9%
Wholesale trade 5.9%
Finance & real estate 4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%
Public administration 1.3%
Professional & management 0.8%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.2%
Service8.0%
Sales & office25.8%
Natural resources & construction15.7%
Production & transportation26.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.2%
Government17.0%
Self-employed8.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.4%
Carpool10.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.1%
Work from home5.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.8

Poverty

All people 14.1%
Under 18 years 1.7%
18 and over 18.5%
Married-couple families 18.5%
Female-led households 15.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.0%
Retirement income25.8%
Supplemental Security5.3%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP8.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.9%
High blood pressure39.8%
High cholesterol36.6%
Diabetes12.1%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis29.1%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease8.8%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.7%
Binge drinking19.0%
No physical activity26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.0%
Depression18.0%
Fair or poor health15.7%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health11.6%
No health insurance9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.0%
Visited dentist62.5%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss15.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans528.0%
Disability%
Any disability12.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years11.8%
65 and over30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.5%
Public insurance49.8%
No insurance3.6%
Uninsured under 191.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only74985.1%
Spanish192.5%
Other Indo-European192.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)85897.5%
Born in same state85396.9%
Born in different state76887.3%
Foreign born50.6%
Naturalized citizen222.5%
Not a US citizen313.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian8810%
French758.5%
Arab667.5%
AncestryCount%
Polish434.9%
English121.4%
Dutch91%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.3%
Internet access92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50606

What city is ZIP code 50606 in?

ZIP code 50606 is primarily assigned to Arlington, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50606 in?

ZIP code 50606 falls within Fayette County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50606 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 50606 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 50606 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 50606 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50606?

The median home value in ZIP code 50606 is $113,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 50606?

ZIP code 50606 has an estimated population of 880 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50606 in?

ZIP code 50606 observes the CST timezone.

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