50055 ZIP Code — Collins, IA
Story County, Iowa
ZIP code 50055 is located in Collins, Iowa, within Story County. It covers approximately 51.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,260 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 50055
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 $197,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($92,292) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,260
population
51.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50055 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50055
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Collins | Acceptable |
| Collins | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50234 Rhodes (5.4 mi)
50168 Mingo (6.7 mi)
50161 Maxwell (8 mi)
50028 Baxter (8.1 mi)
50056 Colo (9.9 mi)
50247 State Center (10.6 mi)
50162 Melbourne (11.1 mi)
50201 Nevada (12.7 mi)
50046 Cambridge (13.1 mi)
50035 Bondurant (13.7 mi)
50054 Colfax (13.9 mi)
50073 Elkhart (14.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,260 |
| Population density | 24 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 169 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 51.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.8852 |
| Longitude | -93.2786 |
| 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 | 29.9% | 43.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.5% | 29.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.9% | 22.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 9.7% | 5.5% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
1,260
Population
24
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$92,292
Median household income
$56,283
Per capita income
$197,700
Median home value
$725
Median monthly rent
78.9%
Home ownership
3.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
379
Housing units
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
39
Under 5
36
32
5–9
29
72
10–14
66
28
15–19
26
28
20–24
26
63
25–34
58
122
35–44
113
108
45–54
101
37
55–59
34
59
60–64
55
29
65–74
27
25
75–84
24
12
85+
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 320 | 25.4% |
| 18 and over | 940 | 74.6% |
| 65 and over | 128 | 10.2% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.7%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black or African American
1.2%
Hispanic or Latino
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,198 | 94.7% |
| Two or more races | 45 | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.9% | 43.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.5% | 29.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.9% | 22.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 9.7% | 5.5% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
0.4%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
22.4%
$75k–$100k
10.0%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
26.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 0.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 26.4% |
| Median income | $92,292 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.2%
$50k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
19.2%
$200k–$300k
14.6%
$300k–$500k
22.4%
$500k–$1M
11.1%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,700 |
| Median rent / month | $725 |
| Owner occupied | 78.9% |
| Renter occupied | 21.1% |
| Vacant | 1.9% |
| Single-family detached | 93.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 36.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% |
| 3 or more | 52.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.3% |
| Electricity | 15.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 52.5% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 317 | 67.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 24 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 77 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 51 | 10.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 176 | 37.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 91 | 19.4% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.8% | 16.7% |
| Married | 65.5% | 68.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
30.5%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Associate's degree
20.4%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 19 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 7.5% |
| Elementary school | 144 | 54.1% |
| High school | 54 | 20.3% |
| College / grad school | 29 | 10.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Finance & real estate
10.9%
Retail trade
10.5%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Public administration
8.5%
Construction
8.4%
Professional & management
7.5%
Other services
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.0%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.2% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 25.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.5% |
| Government | 17.3% |
| Self-employed | 9.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 14.5% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.4 |
Poverty
All people
3.9%
Under 18 years
4.1%
18 and over
3.8%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
40.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.6% |
| Retirement income | 22.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 22.1% |
| No physical activity | 19.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.7% |
| Depression | 16.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 8.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.3% |
| Visited dentist | 73.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 72 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 35.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.1% |
| Public insurance | 21.4% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,185 | 94.0% |
| 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) | 1,260 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,244 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 996 | 79.0% |
| Foreign born | 16 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 218 | 17.3% |
| Italian | 172 | 13.7% |
| Arab | 103 | 8.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 33 | 2.6% |
| Polish | 14 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50055
What city is ZIP code 50055 in?
ZIP code 50055 is primarily assigned to Collins, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50055 in?
ZIP code 50055 falls within Story County, Iowa.
What is the population of ZIP code 50055?
ZIP code 50055 has an estimated population of 1,260 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50055?
The median home value in ZIP code 50055 is $197,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50055?
The median household income in ZIP code 50055 is $92,292, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50055 in?
ZIP code 50055 observes the CST timezone.