50551 ZIP Code — Jolley, IA
Calhoun County, Iowa
ZIP code 50551 is located in Jolley, Iowa, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 26.94 square miles and serves a population of 45 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
45
population
26.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50551 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50551
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50551. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jolley | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50561 Lytton (5.8 mi)
50575 Pomeroy (6.7 mi)
50540 Fonda (7.9 mi)
50579 Rockwell City (8.7 mi)
50583 Sac City (11.7 mi)
50563 Manson (11.9 mi)
51449 Lake City (14.5 mi)
50571 Palmer (14.6 mi)
51433 Auburn (15 mi)
50574 Pocahontas (15.1 mi)
50568 Newell (15.1 mi)
50586 Somers (16.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 26.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4837 |
| Longitude | -94.7567 |
| 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 | 32.6% | 47.5% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 67.4% | 31.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 17.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
45
Population
2
People per sq mi
65.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$14,784
Per capita income
$53,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
72.4%
Home ownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
68
Housing units
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
15–19
1
1
25–34
0
3
35–44
1
5
45–54
1
2
55–59
0
2
60–64
0
9
65–74
3
9
75–84
3
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 4.4% |
| 18 and over | 43 | 95.6% |
| 65 and over | 27 | 60.0% |
| Median age | 65.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.6% | 47.5% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 67.4% | 31.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 17.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
37.9%
$10k–$15k
6.9%
$15k–$25k
20.7%
$35k–$50k
20.7%
$50k–$75k
3.4%
$75k–$100k
10.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 37.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 20.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 20.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 3.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
33.3%
$50k–$100k
52.4%
$100k–$150k
4.8%
$500k–$1M
9.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $53,200 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 72.4% |
| Renter occupied | 27.6% |
| Vacant | 61.8% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 25.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 69.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 5.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 35.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 6.9% |
| 3 or more | 72.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 6.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 93.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10 | 34.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 19 | 65.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2 | 6.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 20 | 69.0% |
| Average household size | 1.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Married | 38.2% | 81.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 32.4% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
64.3%
Some college, no degree
14.3%
Associate's degree
2.4%
Bachelor's degree
14.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 2 | 100.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
43.8%
Agriculture & mining
37.5%
Transportation & utilities
12.5%
Retail trade
6.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.5% |
| Service | 31.3% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.8% |
| Production & transportation | 12.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.5% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 37.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
55.6%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
58.1%
Married-couple families
60.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 62.1% |
| Retirement income | 6.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| High blood pressure | 38.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 29.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 25.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 16 | 37.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 26.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 44.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 88.9% |
| Public insurance | 66.7% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 45 | 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) | 45 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 45 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 45 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2 | 4.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 64.4% |
| Internet access | 82.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50551
What city is ZIP code 50551 in?
ZIP code 50551 is primarily assigned to Jolley, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50551 in?
ZIP code 50551 falls within Calhoun County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 50551 have an older population?
60% of residents in ZIP code 50551 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50551?
56% of residents in ZIP code 50551 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 50551 have a large veteran population?
37% of civilians in ZIP code 50551 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 50551 have a large retiree population?
62% of households in ZIP code 50551 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 50551 in?
ZIP code 50551 observes the CST timezone.