50062 ZIP Code — Melcher Dallas, IA

Marion County, Iowa

ZIP code 50062 is located in Melcher Dallas, Iowa, within Marion County. It covers approximately 30.58 square miles and serves a population of 859 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50062

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 $114,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,833. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50062 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

859
population
30.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50062 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50062

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City Status
Melcher Dallas Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 859
Population density 28 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 125
Geography
Land area 30.58 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 41.2388
Longitude -93.2523
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 641
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.5% 36.8% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 40.2% 35.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 9.3% 22.5% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.5% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

859
Population
28
People per sq mi
31.5
Median age
$65,833
Median household income
$25,114
Per capita income
$114,400
Median home value
$941
Median monthly rent
75.7%
Home ownership
17.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
251
Housing units
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
35
Under 5
33
42
5–9
39
49
10–14
45
23
15–19
22
3
20–24
2
98
25–34
91
42
35–44
39
36
45–54
33
13
55–59
12
32
60–64
29
55
65–74
51
9
75–84
8
9
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828332.9%
18 and over57667.1%
65 and over14116.4%
Median age31.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%
Two or more races 2.6%
GroupCount%
White83797.4%
Two or more races222.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.5% 36.8% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 40.2% 35.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 9.3% 22.5% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.5% 5.0%
Under $10k 13.3%
$10k–$15k 6.0%
$15k–$25k 7.0%
$25k–$35k 4.7%
$35k–$50k 16.3%
$50k–$75k 9.7%
$75k–$100k 22.3%
$100k–$150k 12.3%
$150k–$200k 5.0%
$200k+ 3.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k13.3%
$10k–$15k6.0%
$15k–$25k7.0%
$25k–$35k4.7%
$35k–$50k16.3%
$50k–$75k9.7%
$75k–$100k22.3%
$100k–$150k12.3%
$150k–$200k5.0%
$200k+3.3%
Median income$65,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.6%
$50k–$100k 6.6%
$100k–$150k 18.9%
$150k–$200k 9.3%
$200k–$300k 17.6%
$300k–$500k 9.7%
$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$114,400
Median rent / month$941
Owner occupied75.7%
Renter occupied24.3%
Vacant7.4%
Single-family detached83.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes5.6%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.96

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.0%
2000–200910.2%
1990–19995.9%
1980–19899.3%
1970–19799.0%
1960–19690.9%
1950–19590.9%
1940–19498.3%
1939 or earlier51.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom17.3%
2 bedrooms29.3%
3 bedrooms27.5%
4 bedrooms22.5%
5+ bedrooms3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.0%
1 vehicle27.0%
2 vehicles37.0%
3 or more35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas50.0%
Electricity14.7%
Propane / LP gas31.7%
Wood3.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family15451.3%
Cohabiting couple3110.3%
Male householder, no spouse3210.7%
Female householder, no spouse8327.7%
Households with children under 1814749.0%
Households with seniors (65+)9531.7%
Average household size2.86

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married17.7%22.6%
Married67.8%49.8%
Separated4.2%0.0%
Widowed4.2%6.6%
Divorced6.1%21.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%
Some HS, no diploma 1.9%
HS graduate 40.6%
Some college, no degree 25.6%
Associate's degree 13.4%
Bachelor's degree 15.4%
Graduate / professional 1.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.8%
Bachelor's or higher17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool83.8%
Kindergarten198.9%
Elementary school14668.5%
High school3516.4%
College / grad school52.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.2%
Manufacturing 28.4%
Retail trade 10.6%
Transportation & utilities 5.7%
Other services 4.6%
Construction 3.2%
Agriculture & mining 2.9%
Finance & real estate 2.9%
Professional & management 2.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%
Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.3%
Service21.3%
Sales & office10.6%
Natural resources & construction4.9%
Production & transportation31.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.9%
Government12.4%
Self-employed3.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.6%
Carpool6.6%
Public transit7.8%
Walk0.0%
Work from home4.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.3

Poverty

All people 17.9%
Under 18 years 17.7%
18 and over 18.1%
Married-couple families 1.9%
Female-led households 60.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.0%
Retirement income20.7%
Supplemental Security2.7%
Cash public assistance1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP20.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.3%
High blood pressure35.1%
High cholesterol34.1%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis27.0%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.6%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.1%
Binge drinking20.8%
No physical activity25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.4%
Depression18.4%
Fair or poor health13.7%
Poor mental health13.7%
Poor physical health10.6%
No health insurance9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.1%
Visited dentist69.9%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss13.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans223.8%
Disability%
Any disability6.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years4.8%
65 and over24.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.8%
Public insurance40.9%
No insurance5.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only79192.1%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)85499.4%
Born in same state85499.4%
Born in different state67878.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen50.6%
Not a US citizen5100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French849.8%
Italian374.3%
English364.2%
AncestryCount%
Arab222.6%
Dutch20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.9%
Internet access96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50062

What city is ZIP code 50062 in?

ZIP code 50062 is primarily assigned to Melcher Dallas, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50062 in?

ZIP code 50062 falls within Marion County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50062 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 50062 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50062?

18% of residents in ZIP code 50062 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50062 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 50062 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50062?

The median home value in ZIP code 50062 is $114,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 50062 in?

ZIP code 50062 observes the CST timezone.

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