50149 ZIP Code — Lorimor, IA

Union County, Iowa

ZIP code 50149 is located in Lorimor, Iowa, within Union County. It covers approximately 81.91 square miles and serves a population of 843 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50149

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 $146,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,786. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 36% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50149 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

843

population

81.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50149 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50149

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50149. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lorimor	Acceptable
Lorimor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50155 Macksburg (6.5 mi) 50830 Afton (9.1 mi) 50174 Murray (10.3 mi) 50254 Thayer (11.4 mi) 50257 Truro (11.8 mi) 50273 Winterset (13.2 mi) 50861 Shannon City (16.6 mi) 50240 Saint Charles (17.4 mi) 50801 Creston (17.9 mi) 50858 Orient (18.5 mi) 50213 Osceola (19.3 mi) 50849 Greenfield (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	843
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	81.91 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	41.1480
Longitude	-94.0809
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	45.6%	48.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	31.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	17.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

843

Population

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$66,786

Median household income

$31,695

Per capita income

$146,900

Median home value

$782

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

326

Housing units

24.5%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	219	26.0%
18 and over	624	74.0%
65 and over	127	15.1%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	830	98.5%
Two or more races	13	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	48.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	31.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	17.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	13.2%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$66,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,900
Median rent / month	$782
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	0.8%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	47.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	20.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.3%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.4%
Electricity	21.4%
Propane / LP gas	26.4%
Wood	8.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	189	59.4%
Cohabiting couple	13	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	53	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	63	19.8%
Households with children under 18	83	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	28.9%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.7%	22.6%
Married	64.4%	57.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.8%
Widowed	4.8%	9.4%
Divorced	11.1%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.0%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	24.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	14.5%
Kindergarten	3	1.7%
Elementary school	98	57.0%
High school	27	15.7%
College / grad school	19	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.3%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Transportation & utilities 13.0%

Construction 11.4%

Public administration 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Retail trade 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Professional & management 1.3%

Other services 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.5%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.7

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 40.2%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 70.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	49.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	15.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	756	89.7%
Spanish	46	6.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	46	6.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	843	100.0%
Born in same state	843	100.0%
Born in different state	713	84.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	131	15.5%
French	129	15.3%
English	34	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	28	3.3%
Polish	10	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	73.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50149

What city is ZIP code 50149 in?

ZIP code 50149 is primarily assigned to Lorimor, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50149 in?

ZIP code 50149 falls within Union County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50149?

18% of residents in ZIP code 50149 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50149 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 50149 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50149?

The median home value in ZIP code 50149 is $146,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 50149?

ZIP code 50149 has an estimated population of 843 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50149 in?

ZIP code 50149 observes the CST timezone.