50655 ZIP Code — Maynard, IA

Fayette County, Iowa

ZIP code 50655 is located in Maynard, Iowa, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 35.76 square miles and serves a population of 760 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 50655

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 $138,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $55,417. The poverty rate of 7% is below 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

760

population

35.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50655 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50655

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50655. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maynard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50662 Oelwein (6 mi) 52142 Fayette (6.8 mi) 50629 Fairbank (12 mi) 50674 Sumner (12.1 mi) 52147 Hawkeye (12.2 mi) 52169 Wadena (12.6 mi) 50641 Hazleton (12.6 mi) 50607 Aurora (13.8 mi) 52175 West Union (15.6 mi) 50650 Lamont (16.7 mi) 50668 Readlyn (16.7 mi) 52141 Elgin (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	760
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	35.76 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	42.7743
Longitude	-91.9029
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	563

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	50.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	13.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

760

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$55,417

Median household income

$30,771

Per capita income

$138,200

Median home value

$618

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

247

Housing units

22.4%

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	172	22.6%
18 and over	588	77.4%
65 and over	131	17.2%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Two or more races 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	756	99.2%
Two or more races	4	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	50.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	13.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 15.0%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	15.0%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$55,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 29.2%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,200
Median rent / month	$618
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	2.1%
Single-family detached	89.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	27.1%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	39.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.6%
Electricity	19.9%
Propane / LP gas	24.6%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	157	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	24	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	39	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	101	31.5%
Households with children under 18	76	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	29.6%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	19.5%
Married	55.4%	55.5%
Separated	3.7%	1.3%
Widowed	5.0%	11.4%
Divorced	8.1%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	10.5%
Kindergarten	8	5.2%
Elementary school	76	49.7%
High school	22	14.4%
College / grad school	31	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.0%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Retail trade 11.5%

Agriculture & mining 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Public administration 5.6%

Other services 5.2%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Professional & management 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Construction 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.5%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 11.0%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.2%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	711	93.6%
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)	746	98.2%
Born in same state	746	98.2%
Born in different state	605	79.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.8%
Not a US citizen	8	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	108	14.2%
Italian	80	10.5%
French	64	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	15	2%
Dutch	5	0.7%
English	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50655

What city is ZIP code 50655 in?

ZIP code 50655 is primarily assigned to Maynard, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50655 in?

ZIP code 50655 falls within Fayette County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50655 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 50655 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50655?

The median home value in ZIP code 50655 is $138,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 50655?

ZIP code 50655 has an estimated population of 760 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50655?

The median household income in ZIP code 50655 is $55,417, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50655 in?

ZIP code 50655 observes the CST timezone.