50139 ZIP Code — Lacona, IA

Warren County, Iowa

ZIP code 50139 is located in Lacona, Iowa, within Warren County. It covers approximately 85.37 square miles and serves a population of 1,003 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50139

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 $116,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,913. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 50139 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,003
population
85.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50139 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50139

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50139. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Lacona Acceptable
Lacona Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50166 Milo (4.6 mi) 50151 Lucas (11.2 mi) 50225 Pleasantville (12.2 mi) 50125 Indianola (12.5 mi) 50138 Knoxville (13.5 mi) 50049 Chariton (14.5 mi) 50210 New Virginia (16.9 mi) 50118 Hartford (17.2 mi) 50047 Carlisle (18.4 mi) 50275 Woodburn (18.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,003
Population density 12 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 181
Geography
Land area 85.37 sq mi
Water area 0.07 sq mi
Latitude 41.2259
Longitude -93.3667
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 38.5% 29.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 44.9% 33.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 16.6% 30.1% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 6.7% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,003
Population
12
People per sq mi
50.5
Median age
$65,913
Median household income
$33,502
Per capita income
$116,900
Median home value
$848
Median monthly rent
90.4%
Home ownership
4.7%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
496
Housing units
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
22
Under 5
19
32
5–9
29
32
10–14
28
43
15–19
38
35
20–24
31
33
25–34
30
42
35–44
37
77
45–54
69
43
55–59
38
31
60–64
28
81
65–74
72
57
75–84
50
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1823022.9%
18 and over77377.1%
65 and over26626.5%
Median age50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.1%
Two or more races 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
GroupCount%
White90887.1%
Two or more races959.1%
Hispanic or Latino403.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.5% 29.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 44.9% 33.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 16.6% 30.1% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 6.7% 5.0%
Under $10k 3.9%
$10k–$15k 1.1%
$15k–$25k 2.3%
$25k–$35k 10.3%
$35k–$50k 11.0%
$50k–$75k 30.9%
$75k–$100k 18.3%
$100k–$150k 14.4%
$150k–$200k 7.3%
$200k+ 0.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.9%
$10k–$15k1.1%
$15k–$25k2.3%
$25k–$35k10.3%
$35k–$50k11.0%
$50k–$75k30.9%
$75k–$100k18.3%
$100k–$150k14.4%
$150k–$200k7.3%
$200k+0.5%
Median income$65,913

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%
$50k–$100k 25.1%
$100k–$150k 20.3%
$150k–$200k 12.4%
$200k–$300k 9.9%
$300k–$500k 11.4%
$500k–$1M 3.5%
$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$116,900
Median rent / month$848
Owner occupied90.4%
Renter occupied9.6%
Vacant18.8%
Single-family detached91.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes5.9%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.29

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.7%
2000–20095.6%
1990–199913.9%
1980–198913.6%
1970–19798.2%
1960–19696.7%
1950–19594.5%
1940–19498.6%
1939 or earlier35.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.7%
1 bedroom4.5%
2 bedrooms25.1%
3 bedrooms38.8%
4 bedrooms26.2%
5+ bedrooms4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.9%
1 vehicle19.0%
2 vehicles42.3%
3 or more37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas39.1%
Electricity11.0%
Propane / LP gas42.8%
Wood4.6%
No fuel used0.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family23553.8%
Cohabiting couple225.0%
Male householder, no spouse8619.7%
Female householder, no spouse9421.5%
Households with children under 188920.4%
Households with seniors (65+)17339.6%
Average household size2.30

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.4%9.6%
Married53.2%61.6%
Separated1.3%0.0%
Widowed0.6%18.4%
Divorced11.6%10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%
Some HS, no diploma 2.4%
HS graduate 41.9%
Some college, no degree 23.1%
Associate's degree 9.2%
Bachelor's degree 18.0%
Graduate / professional 5.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.4%
Bachelor's or higher23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool219.7%
Kindergarten177.9%
Elementary school9945.8%
High school6931.9%
College / grad school104.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.6%
Construction 15.0%
Retail trade 14.3%
Manufacturing 14.1%
Professional & management 6.7%
Agriculture & mining 5.8%
Transportation & utilities 4.6%
Other services 4.6%
Information 4.2%
Finance & real estate 4.2%
Public administration 4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%
Wholesale trade 2.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.1%
Service13.6%
Sales & office23.1%
Natural resources & construction27.3%
Production & transportation15.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.4%
Government12.7%
Self-employed4.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.6%
Carpool4.4%
Public transit1.2%
Walk2.6%
Work from home9.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)39.7

Poverty

All people 4.7%
Under 18 years 2.2%
18 and over 5.4%
Married-couple families 1.3%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.4%
Retirement income31.6%
Supplemental Security2.3%
Cash public assistance2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP6.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.8%
High blood pressure32.3%
High cholesterol33.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease6.2%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis25.8%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.9%
Binge drinking22.5%
No physical activity22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.3%
Depression17.8%
Fair or poor health12.2%
Poor mental health13.2%
Poor physical health9.6%
No health insurance9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.8%
Visited dentist67.2%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss11.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans8911.5%
Disability%
Any disability10.4%
Under 180.9%
18–64 years12.2%
65 and over15.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.4%
Public insurance35.7%
No insurance4.3%
Uninsured under 192.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only96295.9%
Spanish30.3%
Other Indo-European30.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,003100.0%
Born in same state1,003100.0%
Born in different state85385.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French23323.2%
Italian18718.6%
Arab868.6%
Polish494.9%
AncestryCount%
Irish60.6%
Dutch60.6%
English50.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.6%
Internet access87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50139

What city is ZIP code 50139 in?

ZIP code 50139 is primarily assigned to Lacona, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50139 in?

ZIP code 50139 falls within Warren County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50139 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 50139 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 50139 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 50139 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50139 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 50139 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 50139 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 50139 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 50139 in?

ZIP code 50139 observes the CST timezone.

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