50060 ZIP Code — Corydon, IA

Wayne County, Iowa

ZIP code 50060 is located in Corydon, Iowa, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 173.19 square miles and serves a population of 2,444 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50060

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 $100,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $57,679. 40% 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 18 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 50060 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,444

population

173.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50060 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50060

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50060. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Corydon	Acceptable
Corydon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50008 Allerton (5.4 mi) 50147 Lineville (9.6 mi) 52583 Promise City (10.1 mi) 50123 Humeston (11.8 mi) 52590 Seymour (12.4 mi) 50103 Garden Grove (13.3 mi) 50068 Derby (15 mi) 64672 Powersville (15.2 mi) 50238 Russell (16 mi) 64661 Mercer (16.4 mi) 52581 Plano (16.5 mi) 50144 Leon (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,444
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	173.19 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	40.7393
Longitude	-93.3625
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	48.8%	52.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	12.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,444

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$57,679

Median household income

$29,851

Per capita income

$100,300

Median home value

$704

Median monthly rent

72.6%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

882

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

104

20–24

138

25–34

159

118

35–44

136

114

45–54

131

55–59

60–64

135

65–74

155

121

75–84

140

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	596	24.4%
18 and over	1,848	75.6%
65 and over	615	25.2%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Two or more races 2.5%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,320	91.7%
Hispanic or Latino	87	3.4%
Two or more races	64	2.5%
Other race	37	1.5%
Black or African American	19	0.8%
Asian	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	52.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	12.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$57,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%

$50k–$100k 34.6%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,300
Median rent / month	$704
Owner occupied	72.6%
Renter occupied	27.4%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	37.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	14.8%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.0%
Electricity	32.4%
Propane / LP gas	18.5%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	508	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	48	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	155	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	248	25.9%
Households with children under 18	295	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	368	38.4%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	19.6%
Married	61.1%	47.6%
Separated	0.2%	0.7%
Widowed	4.0%	11.7%
Divorced	12.1%	20.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	5.4%
Kindergarten	50	9.7%
Elementary school	249	48.3%
High school	132	25.6%
College / grad school	56	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Retail trade 18.6%

Manufacturing 17.8%

Construction 7.4%

Other services 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Public administration 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Professional & management 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	25.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	7.3%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.8

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 14.5%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 31.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	30.2%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.9%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	10.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,300	94.1%
Spanish	16	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.6%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,408	98.5%
Born in same state	2,401	98.2%
Born in different state	1,829	74.8%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	36	1.5%
Not a US citizen	23	63.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	440	18%
Italian	299	12.2%
Arab	241	9.9%
English	89	3.6%
Polish	29	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	15	0.6%
Irish	5	0.2%
Dutch	4	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50060

What city is ZIP code 50060 in?

ZIP code 50060 is primarily assigned to Corydon, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50060 in?

ZIP code 50060 falls within Wayne County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50060 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 50060 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 50060 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 50060 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50060?

The median home value in ZIP code 50060 is $100,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 50060?

ZIP code 50060 has an estimated population of 2,444 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50060 in?

ZIP code 50060 observes the CST timezone.