50449 ZIP Code — Klemme, IA
Hancock County, Iowa
ZIP code 50449 is located in Klemme, Iowa, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 41.12 square miles and serves a population of 886 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 50449
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 $94,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $63,000.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
886
population
41.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50449 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50449
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50449. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Klemme | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50457 Meservey (6.9 mi)
50479 Thornton (7.6 mi)
50438 Garner (9 mi)
50421 Belmond (11 mi)
50482 Ventura (11.7 mi)
50447 Kanawha (12.3 mi)
50477 Swaledale (13 mi)
50420 Alexander (13.4 mi)
50428 Clear Lake (13.8 mi)
50423 Britt (14.9 mi)
50470 Rowan (16.2 mi)
50452 Latimer (18.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 886 |
| Population density | 22 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 41.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9881 |
| Longitude | -93.5670 |
| 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 | 39.4% | 38.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.3% | 42.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.9% | 16.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 2.1% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
886
Population
22
People per sq mi
37.3
Median age
$63,000
Median household income
$27,140
Per capita income
$94,600
Median home value
$732
Median monthly rent
74.9%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
303
Housing units
8.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
36
Under 5
30
13
5–9
10
30
10–14
26
39
15–19
33
43
20–24
36
66
25–34
56
74
35–44
62
35
45–54
29
34
55–59
29
53
60–64
45
38
65–74
32
14
75–84
12
6
85+
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 201 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 685 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 107 | 12.1% |
| Median age | 37.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.9%
Two or more races
0.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 879 | 98.9% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.4% | 38.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.3% | 42.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.9% | 16.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 2.1% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
1.1%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
17.2%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
25.7%
$75k–$100k
20.1%
$100k–$150k
11.6%
$150k–$200k
1.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 17.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.6% |
| Median income | $63,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.8%
$50k–$100k
47.7%
$100k–$150k
10.2%
$150k–$200k
19.1%
$200k–$300k
7.4%
$300k–$500k
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,600 |
| Median rent / month | $732 |
| Owner occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter occupied | 25.1% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 95.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 47.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% |
| 3 or more | 35.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.9% |
| Electricity | 8.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.9% |
| Fuel oil | 4.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 223 | 59.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 26 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 74 | 19.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 55 | 14.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 101 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 89 | 23.5% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.7% | 11.7% |
| Married | 58.6% | 70.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.0%
HS graduate
45.6%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
18.0%
Bachelor's degree
5.8%
Graduate / professional
2.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 8.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 13 | 9.2% |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 64 | 45.4% |
| High school | 54 | 38.3% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 1.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.4%
Agriculture & mining
15.7%
Education & healthcare
13.9%
Transportation & utilities
10.9%
Wholesale trade
8.7%
Professional & management
8.1%
Retail trade
7.3%
Other services
6.3%
Construction
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Public administration
0.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.0% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 16.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.6% |
| Production & transportation | 23.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.9% |
| Government | 4.4% |
| Self-employed | 12.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 12.9% |
| Other means | 4.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
71.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 12.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| High blood pressure | 33.3% |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 21.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 8.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 67.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 39 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.4% |
| 65 and over | 26.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.9% |
| Public insurance | 24.0% |
| No insurance | 3.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 820 | 92.6% |
| 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) | 883 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 864 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 662 | 74.7% |
| Foreign born | 19 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 109 | 12.3% |
| Polish | 75 | 8.5% |
| English | 20 | 2.3% |
| French | 17 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 16 | 1.8% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0.7% |
| German | 4 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.7% |
| Internet access | 88.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50449
What city is ZIP code 50449 in?
ZIP code 50449 is primarily assigned to Klemme, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50449 in?
ZIP code 50449 falls within Hancock County, Iowa.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 50449?
8% 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 50449?
The median home value in ZIP code 50449 is $94,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 50449?
ZIP code 50449 has an estimated population of 886 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50449?
The median household income in ZIP code 50449 is $63,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50449 in?
ZIP code 50449 observes the CST timezone.