50148 ZIP Code — Liscomb, IA

Marshall County, Iowa

ZIP code 50148 is located in Liscomb, Iowa, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 18.72 square miles and serves a population of 376 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50148

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,336. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50148 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

376

population

18.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50148 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50148

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50148. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Liscomb	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50005 Albion (4 mi) 50258 Union (5.5 mi) 50621 Conrad (5.7 mi) 50051 Clemons (8.8 mi) 50158 Marshalltown (8.8 mi) 50609 Beaman (9.7 mi) 50239 Saint Anthony (11.2 mi) 50206 New Providence (11.5 mi) 50627 Eldora (12.6 mi) 50247 State Center (14.4 mi) 50635 Gladbrook (15 mi) 50632 Garwin (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	376
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	18.72 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.1751
Longitude	-92.9866
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	35.1%	41.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	49.5%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	20.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

376

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$79,336

Median household income

$33,169

Per capita income

$96,300

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

168

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	77	20.5%
18 and over	299	79.5%
65 and over	57	15.2%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.1%

Two or more races 8.1%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Group	Count	%
White	343	84.1%
Two or more races	33	8.1%
Hispanic or Latino	32	7.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	41.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	49.5%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	20.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 7.7%

$75k–$100k 36.6%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	7.7%
$75k–$100k	36.6%
$100k–$150k	27.3%
Median income	$79,336

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 46.5%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,300
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	72.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	0.5%
1970–1979	24.7%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	25.8%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	25.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	17.5%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	24.7%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	21.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	49.2%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.2%
Electricity	26.8%
Propane / LP gas	27.3%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	66.7%
Cohabiting couple	6	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	50	27.3%
Female householder, no spouse	5	2.7%
Households with children under 18	44	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	26.2%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	7.1%
Married	57.0%	85.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	1.9%
Divorced	6.0%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 57.9%

Some college, no degree 8.6%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	13.8%
Kindergarten	11	19.0%
Elementary school	27	46.6%
High school	10	17.2%
College / grad school	2	3.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.0%

Manufacturing 19.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Construction 6.6%

Professional & management 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Retail trade 3.3%

Public administration 2.8%

Other services 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	30.0%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 5.2%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.1%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	68.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	14.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.4%
Public insurance	31.6%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	351	93.4%
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)	371	98.7%
Born in same state	371	98.7%
Born in different state	314	83.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.3%
Not a US citizen	3	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	50	13.3%
Polish	13	3.5%
Italian	11	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	2.7%
Arab	3	0.8%
Dutch	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.7%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50148

What city is ZIP code 50148 in?

ZIP code 50148 is primarily assigned to Liscomb, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50148 in?

ZIP code 50148 falls within Marshall County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50148 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 50148 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50148?

The median home value in ZIP code 50148 is $96,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 50148?

ZIP code 50148 has an estimated population of 376 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50148?

The median household income in ZIP code 50148 is $79,336, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50148 in?

ZIP code 50148 observes the CST timezone.