50117 ZIP Code — Hamlin, IA

Audubon County, Iowa

ZIP code 50117 is located in Hamlin, Iowa, within Audubon County. It covers approximately 27.10 square miles and serves a population of 145 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

145

population

27.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50117 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50117

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50117. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hamlin	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	145
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	27.10 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.6634
Longitude	-94.8478
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	712

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	51.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	34.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	11.8%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

145

Population

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$57,750

Median household income

$27,179

Per capita income

$172,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

2.1%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

Housing units

7.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	35	24.1%
18 and over	110	75.9%
65 and over	13	9.0%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	145	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	51.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	34.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	11.8%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 30.2%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	30.2%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	24.5%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$57,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.1%

$50k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 31.7%

$200k–$300k 31.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	37.6%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	3.5%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	78.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	65.9%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	18.9%
3 or more	62.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.4%
Electricity	13.2%
Propane / LP gas	43.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	46	86.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	4	7.5%
Female householder, no spouse	3	5.7%
Households with children under 18	21	39.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	8	15.1%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	28.8%
Married	91.8%	67.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.1%
Divorced	8.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 28.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	23	65.7%
High school	12	34.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 33.0%

Finance & real estate 19.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.2%

Education & healthcare 12.1%

Construction 11.0%

Retail trade 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.6%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	28.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.5%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	29.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.1%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	28.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 2.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.1%
Retirement income	5.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.1%
65 and over	23.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.6%
Public insurance	18.6%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	145	100.0%
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)	145	100.0%
Born in same state	145	100.0%
Born in different state	129	89.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	69	47.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	25	17.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50117

What city is ZIP code 50117 in?

ZIP code 50117 is primarily assigned to Hamlin, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50117 in?

ZIP code 50117 falls within Audubon County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50117?

7% 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 50117?

The median home value in ZIP code 50117 is $172,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 50117?

ZIP code 50117 has an estimated population of 145 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50117?

The median household income in ZIP code 50117 is $57,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50117 in?

ZIP code 50117 observes the CST timezone.