50134 ZIP Code — Kelley, IA

Story County, Iowa

ZIP code 50134 is located in Kelley, Iowa, within Story County. It covers approximately 19.45 square miles and serves a population of 915 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50134

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 $247,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,023. 32% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50134 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

915
population
19.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50134 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50134

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City Status
Kelley Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 915
Population density 47 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 169
Geography
Land area 19.45 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 41.9323
Longitude -93.6883
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 515
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 24.6% 43.0% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 38.3% 29.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 36.3% 22.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.9% 5.5% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

915
Population
47
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$94,023
Median household income
$38,564
Per capita income
$247,800
Median home value
$869
Median monthly rent
76.0%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
0.7%
Unemployment
257
Housing units
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
34
Under 5
25
35
5–9
26
17
10–14
12
10
15–19
7
7
20–24
6
127
25–34
93
56
35–44
41
28
45–54
21
82
55–59
61
48
60–64
36
44
65–74
32
22
75–84
16
17
85+
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816618.1%
18 and over74981.9%
65 and over14315.6%
Median age38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.5%
Two or more races 10.6%
Asian 9.2%
Black or African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
GroupCount%
White70776.5%
Two or more races9810.6%
Asian859.2%
Black or African American252.7%
Hispanic or Latino91%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 24.6% 43.0% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 38.3% 29.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 36.3% 22.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.9% 5.5% 5.0%
Under $10k 11.8%
$10k–$15k 0.3%
$15k–$25k 0.9%
$25k–$35k 1.2%
$35k–$50k 8.1%
$50k–$75k 13.7%
$75k–$100k 18.7%
$100k–$150k 17.1%
$150k–$200k 26.2%
$200k+ 1.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k11.8%
$10k–$15k0.3%
$15k–$25k0.9%
$25k–$35k1.2%
$35k–$50k8.1%
$50k–$75k13.7%
$75k–$100k18.7%
$100k–$150k17.1%
$150k–$200k26.2%
$200k+1.9%
Median income$94,023

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%
$50k–$100k 2.5%
$100k–$150k 16.4%
$150k–$200k 13.5%
$200k–$300k 19.3%
$300k–$500k 24.2%
$500k–$1M 15.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$247,800
Median rent / month$869
Owner occupied76.0%
Renter occupied24.0%
Vacant3.9%
Single-family detached74.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.97

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201910.2%
2000–20098.4%
1990–199913.2%
1980–19890.6%
1970–197910.2%
1960–196925.7%
1950–19591.8%
1940–19492.7%
1939 or earlier27.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.8%
2 bedrooms26.3%
3 bedrooms28.7%
4 bedrooms24.3%
5+ bedrooms18.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.6%
1 vehicle12.1%
2 vehicles49.8%
3 or more37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas10.9%
Electricity25.2%
Propane / LP gas63.2%
Wood0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17153.3%
Cohabiting couple6419.9%
Male householder, no spouse185.6%
Female householder, no spouse6821.2%
Households with children under 187021.8%
Households with seniors (65+)9228.7%
Average household size2.85

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.7%20.9%
Married45.2%55.5%
Separated0.0%2.4%
Widowed0.7%3.0%
Divorced21.3%18.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%
Some HS, no diploma 0.7%
HS graduate 21.6%
Some college, no degree 30.6%
Associate's degree 9.4%
Bachelor's degree 20.9%
Graduate / professional 12.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.2%
Bachelor's or higher33.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3726.1%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school4934.5%
High school1712.0%
College / grad school3927.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%
Manufacturing 15.1%
Agriculture & mining 14.8%
Transportation & utilities 10.2%
Finance & real estate 9.3%
Professional & management 8.4%
Retail trade 7.6%
Other services 4.2%
Construction 3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Information 0.7%
Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts45.9%
Service8.3%
Sales & office6.2%
Natural resources & construction17.8%
Production & transportation22.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.1%
Government15.6%
Self-employed2.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone92.2%
Carpool5.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home2.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.3

Poverty

All people 10.2%
Under 18 years 13.2%
18 and over 9.7%
Married-couple families 15.2%
Female-led households 14.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.5%
Retirement income25.5%
Supplemental Security7.2%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP1.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.1%
High blood pressure28.0%
High cholesterol30.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Heart disease5.1%
Stroke2.3%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis21.8%
Kidney disease2.3%
Pulmonary disease5.0%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking13.2%
Binge drinking22.7%
No physical activity17.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.7%
Depression16.0%
Fair or poor health9.1%
Poor mental health12.0%
Poor physical health7.6%
No health insurance6.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.6%
Visited dentist75.8%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss8.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans628.3%
Disability%
Any disability9.2%
Under 181.8%
18–64 years6.6%
65 and over28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.8%
Public insurance34.5%
No insurance6.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only85693.6%
Spanish273.2%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages273.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)83090.7%
Born in same state79486.8%
Born in different state66672.8%
Foreign born363.9%
Naturalized citizen859.3%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab10511.5%
Polish859.3%
French829%
AncestryCount%
Italian667.2%
Dutch50.5%
English40.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.1%
Internet access98.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50134

What city is ZIP code 50134 in?

ZIP code 50134 is primarily assigned to Kelley, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50134 in?

ZIP code 50134 falls within Story County, Iowa.

What is the population of ZIP code 50134?

ZIP code 50134 has an estimated population of 915 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50134?

The median household income in ZIP code 50134 is $94,023, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50134?

The median home value in ZIP code 50134 is $247,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 50134 in?

ZIP code 50134 observes the CST timezone.

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