50044 ZIP Code — Bussey, IA

Marion County, Iowa

ZIP code 50044 is located in Bussey, Iowa, within Marion County. It covers approximately 47.93 square miles and serves a population of 887 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50044

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 $111,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,094. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50044 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

887

population

47.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bussey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50256 Tracy (5 mi) 50116 Hamilton (5.3 mi) 50119 Harvey (7.4 mi) 50150 Lovilia (8.1 mi) 50143 Leighton (10.6 mi) 52534 Beacon (11.4 mi) 52553 Eddyville (11.9 mi) 52577 Oskaloosa (11.9 mi) 52531 Albia (12.6 mi) 50219 Pella (13.8 mi) 50138 Knoxville (15.2 mi) 52569 Melrose (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	887
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	47.93 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.2047
Longitude	-92.8795
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	43.7%	36.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	22.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	5.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

887

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$71,094

Median household income

$31,209

Per capita income

$111,500

Median home value

$620

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

358

Housing units

13.4%

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	229	25.8%
18 and over	658	74.2%
65 and over	136	15.3%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	884	99.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	36.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	22.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	5.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$71,094

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%

$50k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 27.6%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,500
Median rent / month	$620
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	30.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	43.6%
4 bedrooms	27.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	14.7%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	46.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.8%
Electricity	15.4%
Propane / LP gas	30.6%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	212	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	7	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	79	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	84	22.0%
Households with children under 18	144	37.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	109	28.5%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.7%	16.8%
Married	54.0%	58.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	3.4%	10.8%
Divorced	19.8%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 19.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.9%
Kindergarten	10	4.7%
Elementary school	100	47.4%
High school	74	35.1%
College / grad school	23	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.9%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Construction 13.5%

Retail trade 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Other services 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Professional & management 3.9%

Public administration 0.4%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 6.6%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.7%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	846	95.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	887	100.0%
Born in same state	887	100.0%
Born in different state	766	86.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	152	17.1%
Italian	131	14.8%
English	110	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	39	4.4%
Dutch	3	0.3%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50044

What city is ZIP code 50044 in?

ZIP code 50044 is primarily assigned to Bussey, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50044 in?

ZIP code 50044 falls within Marion County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50044 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 50044 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50044?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50044?

The median home value in ZIP code 50044 is $111,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 50044?

ZIP code 50044 has an estimated population of 887 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50044 in?

ZIP code 50044 observes the CST timezone.