50151 ZIP Code — Lucas, IA

Lucas County, Iowa

ZIP code 50151 is located in Lucas, Iowa, within Lucas County. It covers approximately 79.06 square miles and serves a population of 636 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50151

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 $137,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,250. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% 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 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50151 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

636

population

79.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50151 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50151

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50151. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lucas	Acceptable
Lucas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50275 Woodburn (7.6 mi) 50210 New Virginia (11.1 mi) 50139 Lacona (11.2 mi) 50068 Derby (11.3 mi) 50166 Milo (12.6 mi) 50049 Chariton (12.9 mi) 50213 Osceola (13.7 mi) 50125 Indianola (15 mi) 50264 Weldon (18.2 mi) 50123 Humeston (19 mi) 50257 Truro (19.6 mi) 50238 Russell (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	636
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	79.06 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	41.0985
Longitude	-93.4997
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	25.6%	43.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	36.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	17.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	7.7%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

636

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$85,250

Median household income

$33,999

Per capita income

$137,300

Median home value

$1,662

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

264

Housing units

17.7%

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	169	26.6%
18 and over	467	73.4%
65 and over	106	16.7%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Two or more races 6.2%

Group	Count	%
White	594	87.6%
Hispanic or Latino	42	6.2%
Two or more races	42	6.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.6%	43.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	36.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	17.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	7.7%	2.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 10.5%

$75k–$100k 38.3%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	10.5%
$75k–$100k	38.3%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$85,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 29.1%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 28.7%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,300
Median rent / month	$1,662
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	87.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	38.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	38.1%
3 bedrooms	40.1%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	9.3%
2 vehicles	24.6%
3 or more	64.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.9%
Electricity	18.5%
Propane / LP gas	58.1%
Wood	13.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	153	61.7%
Cohabiting couple	40	16.1%
Male householder, no spouse	22	8.9%
Female householder, no spouse	33	13.3%
Households with children under 18	103	41.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	27.8%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.5%	35.5%
Married	65.2%	51.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.7%
Widowed	4.0%	6.8%
Divorced	20.2%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	79	40.7%
High school	76	39.2%
College / grad school	36	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.6%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Construction 13.4%

Retail trade 11.7%

Wholesale trade 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Professional & management 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Public administration 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Other services 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.6%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	30.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	2.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.8%
Public insurance	24.1%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	622	97.8%
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)	636	100.0%
Born in same state	636	100.0%
Born in different state	511	80.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	77	12.1%
Italian	59	9.3%
English	42	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	25	3.9%
Arab	6	0.9%
Dutch	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50151

What city is ZIP code 50151 in?

ZIP code 50151 is primarily assigned to Lucas, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50151 in?

ZIP code 50151 falls within Lucas County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50151 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 50151 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50151?

The median home value in ZIP code 50151 is $137,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 50151?

ZIP code 50151 has an estimated population of 636 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50151?

The median household income in ZIP code 50151 is $85,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50151 in?

ZIP code 50151 observes the CST timezone.