50144 ZIP Code — Leon, IA

Decatur County, Iowa

ZIP code 50144 is located in Leon, Iowa, within Decatur County. It covers approximately 143.37 square miles and serves a population of 2,579 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50144

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 $120,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $67,518. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50144 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,579

population

143.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50144 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50144

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50144. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50065 Davis City (6 mi) 50103 Garden Grove (6 mi) 50067 Decatur (6.7 mi) 50262 Van Wert (10.8 mi) 50123 Humeston (11.4 mi) 50264 Weldon (11.6 mi) 50140 Lamoni (12.9 mi) 50108 Grand River (14.1 mi) 50147 Lineville (14.7 mi) 64426 Blythedale (16.5 mi) 64632 Cainsville (17.1 mi) 50008 Allerton (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,579
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	143.37 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	40.7252
Longitude	-93.7292
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	40.3%	50.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	46.8%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	13.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,579

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$67,518

Median household income

$29,299

Per capita income

$120,800

Median home value

$535

Median monthly rent

62.7%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

896

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

138

20–24

139

109

25–34

110

142

35–44

144

45–54

55–59

100

60–64

155

65–74

156

106

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	608	23.6%
18 and over	1,971	76.4%
65 and over	608	23.6%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,505	95.4%
Two or more races	68	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	48	1.8%
Other race	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	50.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	46.8%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	13.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 33.4%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	33.4%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$67,518

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 11.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,800
Median rent / month	$535
Owner occupied	62.7%
Renter occupied	37.3%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	79.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	17.3%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	25.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.9%
Electricity	23.9%
Propane / LP gas	15.7%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	569	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	156	14.3%
Male householder, no spouse	107	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	260	23.8%
Households with children under 18	302	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	435	39.8%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	17.0%
Married	58.9%	52.2%
Separated	0.0%	2.2%
Widowed	2.0%	18.1%
Divorced	9.1%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 46.8%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	7.4%
Kindergarten	11	2.0%
Elementary school	283	50.2%
High school	129	22.9%
College / grad school	99	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.5%

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Construction 13.3%

Retail trade 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Other services 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Public administration 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Professional & management 2.0%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 0.6%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 3.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,455	95.2%
Spanish	12	0.5%
Other Indo-European	12	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,574	99.8%
Born in same state	2,574	99.8%
Born in different state	1,981	76.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	428	16.6%
French	392	15.2%
Arab	222	8.6%
English	114	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	28	1.1%
Irish	26	1%
Dutch	11	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50144

What city is ZIP code 50144 in?

ZIP code 50144 is primarily assigned to Leon, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50144 in?

ZIP code 50144 falls within Decatur County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50144 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 50144 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50144?

The median home value in ZIP code 50144 is $120,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 50144?

ZIP code 50144 has an estimated population of 2,579 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50144?

The median household income in ZIP code 50144 is $67,518, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50144 in?

ZIP code 50144 observes the CST timezone.