50161 ZIP Code — Maxwell, IA

Story County, Iowa

ZIP code 50161 is located in Maxwell, Iowa, within Story County. It covers approximately 79.17 square miles and serves a population of 2,016 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50161

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 $190,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,836. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50161 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,016
population
79.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50161 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50161

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50161. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Maxwell Acceptable
Maxwell Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50073 Elkhart (6.3 mi) 50046 Cambridge (6.4 mi) 50035 Bondurant (7.7 mi) 50055 Collins (8 mi) 50168 Mingo (9 mi) 50007 Alleman (10.1 mi) 50124 Huxley (10.4 mi) 50021 Ankeny (10.8 mi) 50244 Slater (12.2 mi) 50201 Nevada (12.5 mi) 50169 Mitchellville (12.9 mi) 50234 Rhodes (13.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,016
Population density 25 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 169
Geography
Land area 79.17 sq mi
Water area 0.09 sq mi
Latitude 41.8412
Longitude -93.4225
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 515
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.1% 43.0% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 28.7% 29.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 33.0% 22.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 6.2% 5.5% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,016
Population
25
People per sq mi
42.5
Median age
$81,836
Median household income
$42,708
Per capita income
$190,600
Median home value
$833
Median monthly rent
86.2%
Home ownership
5.7%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
782
Housing units
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
37
Under 5
41
39
5–9
43
112
10–14
123
38
15–19
42
50
20–24
55
81
25–34
88
157
35–44
171
134
45–54
146
82
55–59
89
56
60–64
62
114
65–74
125
56
75–84
62
6
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1846623.1%
18 and over1,55076.9%
65 and over37018.4%
Median age42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Other race 3.2%
Two or more races 2.8%
Asian 1%
Black or African American 0.5%
GroupCount%
White1,85687%
Hispanic or Latino1185.5%
Other race683.2%
Two or more races602.8%
Asian211%
Black or African American110.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.1% 43.0% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 28.7% 29.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 33.0% 22.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 6.2% 5.5% 5.0%
Under $10k 2.5%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 6.6%
$25k–$35k 4.3%
$35k–$50k 13.6%
$50k–$75k 11.4%
$75k–$100k 17.2%
$100k–$150k 17.6%
$150k–$200k 19.4%
$200k+ 4.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.5%
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k6.6%
$25k–$35k4.3%
$35k–$50k13.6%
$50k–$75k11.4%
$75k–$100k17.2%
$100k–$150k17.6%
$150k–$200k19.4%
$200k+4.4%
Median income$81,836

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%
$50k–$100k 8.8%
$100k–$150k 18.9%
$150k–$200k 14.6%
$200k–$300k 15.8%
$300k–$500k 15.8%
$500k–$1M 13.8%
$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$190,600
Median rent / month$833
Owner occupied86.2%
Renter occupied13.8%
Vacant9.5%
Single-family detached83.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes12.4%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.56

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201910.0%
2000–20099.8%
1990–19998.4%
1980–19894.3%
1970–197917.1%
1960–19698.7%
1950–19594.7%
1940–19492.2%
1939 or earlier34.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.7%
2 bedrooms24.9%
3 bedrooms46.6%
4 bedrooms11.9%
5+ bedrooms11.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.5%
1 vehicle23.2%
2 vehicles29.5%
3 or more44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas40.7%
Electricity16.3%
Propane / LP gas40.2%
Wood1.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family48059.3%
Cohabiting couple394.8%
Male householder, no spouse10713.2%
Female householder, no spouse18322.6%
Households with children under 1821626.7%
Households with seniors (65+)24830.7%
Average household size2.49

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.3%26.1%
Married62.1%58.8%
Separated3.0%3.7%
Widowed3.2%5.1%
Divorced7.5%6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%
Some HS, no diploma 9.1%
HS graduate 25.0%
Some college, no degree 21.4%
Associate's degree 17.8%
Bachelor's degree 19.1%
Graduate / professional 7.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.7%
Bachelor's or higher26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool51.2%
Kindergarten153.6%
Elementary school28066.5%
High school9522.6%
College / grad school266.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%
Retail trade 19.7%
Professional & management 10.9%
Manufacturing 8.4%
Construction 7.4%
Agriculture & mining 7.2%
Finance & real estate 5.1%
Public administration 3.6%
Transportation & utilities 3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Other services 2.5%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.9%
Service17.1%
Sales & office15.7%
Natural resources & construction8.2%
Production & transportation17.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.3%
Government19.1%
Self-employed5.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.2%
Carpool2.6%
Public transit0.7%
Walk0.5%
Work from home9.6%
Other means0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)27.8

Poverty

All people 5.7%
Under 18 years 9.9%
18 and over 4.5%
Married-couple families 1.9%
Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.5%
Retirement income20.9%
Supplemental Security9.0%
Cash public assistance2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP12.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.3%
High blood pressure28.1%
High cholesterol31.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Heart disease5.3%
Stroke2.3%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis21.7%
Kidney disease2.3%
Pulmonary disease5.2%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.9%
Binge drinking23.6%
No physical activity18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.5%
Depression16.6%
Fair or poor health9.8%
Poor mental health12.6%
Poor physical health7.8%
No health insurance7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.8%
Visited dentist74.2%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss9.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans795.1%
Disability%
Any disability11.6%
Under 181.9%
18–64 years11.6%
65 and over23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance84.6%
Public insurance32.2%
No insurance0.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,93896.1%
Spanish80.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander80.4%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,01499.9%
Born in same state2,01099.7%
Born in different state1,61480.1%
Foreign born40.2%
Naturalized citizen20.1%
Not a US citizen150.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian26513.1%
French22111%
Polish1296.4%
AncestryCount%
Arab1206%
English572.8%
Dutch331.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.1%
Internet access96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50161

What city is ZIP code 50161 in?

ZIP code 50161 is primarily assigned to Maxwell, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50161 in?

ZIP code 50161 falls within Story County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50161 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 50161 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50161?

The median home value in ZIP code 50161 is $190,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 50161?

ZIP code 50161 has an estimated population of 2,016 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50161?

The median household income in ZIP code 50161 is $81,836, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50161 in?

ZIP code 50161 observes the CST timezone.

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