50056 ZIP Code — Colo, IA

Story County, Iowa

ZIP code 50056 is located in Colo, Iowa, within Story County. It covers approximately 60.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,190 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50056

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 $163,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,875. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 35% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50056 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,190

population

60.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50056 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50056

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50247 State Center (7.4 mi) 50201 Nevada (7.9 mi) 50278 Zearing (7.9 mi) 50239 Saint Anthony (9 mi) 50055 Collins (9.9 mi) 50051 Clemons (10.5 mi) 50234 Rhodes (10.9 mi) 50154 Mc Callsburg (10.9 mi) 50162 Melbourne (13.6 mi) 50236 Roland (13.8 mi) 50161 Maxwell (14.6 mi) 50005 Albion (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,190
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	60.92 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	42.0285
Longitude	-93.2896
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	33.7%	43.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	29.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	22.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	7.9%	5.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,190

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$76,875

Median household income

$36,958

Per capita income

$163,600

Median home value

$1,015

Median monthly rent

85.0%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

442

Housing units

23.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

106

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	319	26.8%
18 and over	871	73.2%
65 and over	234	19.7%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Two or more races 1%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,162	96.5%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.2%
Two or more races	12	1%
Asian	9	0.7%
Other race	7	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.7%	43.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	29.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	22.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	7.9%	5.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 0.2%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	0.2%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	25.1%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$76,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 25.8%

$200k–$300k 24.9%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,600
Median rent / month	$1,015
Owner occupied	85.0%
Renter occupied	15.0%
Vacant	3.1%
Single-family detached	94.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	44.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	28.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	18.2%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.7%
Electricity	12.0%
Propane / LP gas	21.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	273	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	37	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	82	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	109	21.8%
Households with children under 18	158	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	180	35.9%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	17.3%
Married	57.5%	61.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	9.8%
Divorced	10.6%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 20.3%

Bachelor's degree 20.2%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	5.4%
Kindergarten	12	4.0%
Elementary school	182	60.9%
High school	49	16.4%
College / grad school	40	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Construction 9.9%

Wholesale trade 8.4%

Retail trade 8.4%

Professional & management 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Public administration 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Other services 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	21.7%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.4%
Depression	15.8%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	73.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.5%
Public insurance	35.6%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,139	95.7%
Spanish	5	0.4%
Other Indo-European	3	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,184	99.5%
Born in same state	1,168	98.2%
Born in different state	1,039	87.3%
Foreign born	16	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.5%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	206	17.3%
Italian	166	13.9%
French	152	12.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	48	4%
English	20	1.7%
Dutch	16	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50056

What city is ZIP code 50056 in?

ZIP code 50056 is primarily assigned to Colo, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50056 in?

ZIP code 50056 falls within Story County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50056 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 50056 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50056?

The median home value in ZIP code 50056 is $163,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 50056?

ZIP code 50056 has an estimated population of 1,190 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50056?

The median household income in ZIP code 50056 is $76,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50056 in?

ZIP code 50056 observes the CST timezone.