50150 ZIP Code — Lovilia, IA

Monroe County, Iowa

ZIP code 50150 is located in Lovilia, Iowa, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 56.02 square miles and serves a population of 885 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50150

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 $107,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,500. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 40% 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 34 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 50150 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

885

population

56.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50150 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50150

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50150. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lovilia	Acceptable
Lovilia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50116 Hamilton (4.5 mi) 50044 Bussey (8.1 mi) 52569 Melrose (9 mi) 52531 Albia (10.8 mi) 50256 Tracy (11.3 mi) 50119 Harvey (13.1 mi) 50138 Knoxville (15.7 mi) 50049 Chariton (16.2 mi) 50238 Russell (16.9 mi) 52553 Eddyville (17.1 mi) 52571 Moravia (17.1 mi) 50143 Leighton (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	885
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	56.02 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	41.1173
Longitude	-92.9830
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	31.9%	42.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	47.0%	33.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	21.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

885

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$77,500

Median household income

$29,978

Per capita income

$107,900

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

315

Housing units

15.5%

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	182	20.6%
18 and over	703	79.4%
65 and over	147	16.6%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	845	94.2%
Two or more races	29	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1.3%
Other race	11	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.9%	42.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	47.0%	33.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	21.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	27.4%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
Median income	$77,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,900
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	0.9%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	16.7%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	34.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	44.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.9%
Electricity	21.3%
Propane / LP gas	22.3%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	172	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	60	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	75	23.9%
Households with children under 18	88	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	106	33.8%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.0%	18.2%
Married	48.2%	57.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	5.7%	7.7%
Divorced	4.2%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 52.9%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.5%
Kindergarten	13	9.0%
Elementary school	31	21.5%
High school	66	45.8%
College / grad school	29	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.0%

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Retail trade 19.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Construction 7.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Other services 1.1%

Professional & management 0.9%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	27.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.2%
Government	25.6%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 0.5%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 9.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	22.2%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	19.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.7%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	868	98.1%
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)	885	100.0%
Born in same state	885	100.0%
Born in different state	776	87.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	114	12.9%
French	68	7.7%
Arab	42	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	3.6%
Irish	1	0.1%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50150

What city is ZIP code 50150 in?

ZIP code 50150 is primarily assigned to Lovilia, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50150 in?

ZIP code 50150 falls within Monroe County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50150 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 50150 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50150 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 50150 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50150?

The median home value in ZIP code 50150 is $107,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 50150?

ZIP code 50150 has an estimated population of 885 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50150 in?

ZIP code 50150 observes the CST timezone.