50801 ZIP Code — Creston, IA
Union County, Iowa
ZIP code 50801 is located in Creston, Iowa, within Union County. It covers approximately 207.20 square miles and serves a population of 8,957 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 50801
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 $118,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $55,413. 42% 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 13 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,957
population
207.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50801 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50801
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Creston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50859 Prescott (10.5 mi)
50830 Afton (11.2 mi)
50858 Orient (11.5 mi)
50861 Shannon City (11.6 mi)
50851 Lenox (12.1 mi)
50845 Diagonal (14.7 mi)
50155 Macksburg (15.1 mi)
50849 Greenfield (17.4 mi)
50846 Fontanelle (17.9 mi)
50149 Lorimor (17.9 mi)
50863 Tingley (18 mi)
50254 Thayer (18.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,957 |
| Population density | 43 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 175 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 207.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.50 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.0574 |
| Longitude | -94.4039 |
| 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 | 51.9% | 48.8% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 31.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.1% | 17.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
8,957
Population
43
People per sq mi
39.7
Median age
$55,413
Median household income
$30,639
Per capita income
$118,300
Median home value
$706
Median monthly rent
73.0%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
3,481
Housing units
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
240
Under 5
262
192
5–9
211
337
10–14
369
367
15–19
402
283
20–24
310
429
25–34
470
527
35–44
578
468
45–54
512
264
55–59
289
291
60–64
318
483
65–74
530
294
75–84
321
100
85+
110
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,028 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 6,929 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,838 | 20.5% |
| Median age | 39.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.4%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian
0.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.4%
Black or African American
0.3%
Other race
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,582 | 95.4% |
| Two or more races | 244 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.9% | 48.8% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 31.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.1% | 17.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
11.9%
$25k–$35k
11.4%
$35k–$50k
13.8%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
18.2%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $55,413 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.0%
$50k–$100k
28.8%
$100k–$150k
24.8%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k–$300k
13.0%
$300k–$500k
8.5%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,300 |
| Median rent / month | $706 |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% |
| Vacant | 15.9% |
| Single-family detached | 75.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.8% |
| Mobile homes | 4.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 26.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.9% |
| Electricity | 28.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,672 | 44.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 241 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 627 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,246 | 32.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,001 | 26.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,315 | 34.7% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.4% | 28.9% |
| Married | 51.3% | 43.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 11.8% |
| Divorced | 15.0% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
33.9%
Some college, no degree
25.9%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 161 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 926 | 42.1% |
| High school | 520 | 23.7% |
| College / grad school | 532 | 24.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Manufacturing
19.8%
Retail trade
12.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Other services
6.0%
Construction
5.2%
Professional & management
4.6%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Public administration
2.8%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.9% |
| Service | 17.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 23.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.2% |
| Government | 14.4% |
| Self-employed | 9.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 7.7% |
| Work from home | 3.9% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.6 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
13.4%
18 and over
11.6%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
30.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.7% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| High blood pressure | 35.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 26.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 26.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 61.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 670 | 9.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 14.9% |
| 65 and over | 30.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.9% |
| Public insurance | 43.9% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,455 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 31 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 20 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,857 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 8,854 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 6,496 | 72.5% |
| Foreign born | 3 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 100 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 14 | 14.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,514 | 16.9% |
| Italian | 1,211 | 13.5% |
| Arab | 563 | 6.3% |
| English | 238 | 2.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 202 | 2.3% |
| Dutch | 92 | 1% |
| Irish | 86 | 1% |
| German | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 93.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50801
What city is ZIP code 50801 in?
ZIP code 50801 is primarily assigned to Creston, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50801 in?
ZIP code 50801 falls within Union County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 50801 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 50801 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50801?
The median home value in ZIP code 50801 is $118,300.
Does ZIP code 50801 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 50801 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 50801?
ZIP code 50801 has an estimated population of 8,957 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 50801 in?
ZIP code 50801 observes the CST timezone.