50163 ZIP Code — Melcher Dallas, IA

Marion County, Iowa

ZIP code 50163 is located in Melcher Dallas, Iowa, within Marion County. It covers approximately 0.48 square miles and serves a population of 663 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50163

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 $89,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,827. 44% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50163 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

663

population

0.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50163 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50163

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50163. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Melcher Dallas	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	663
Population density	1,381 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	0.48 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.2243
Longitude	-93.2404
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	53.5%	36.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	22.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	5.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

663

Population

1,381

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$61,827

Median household income

$30,628

Per capita income

$89,800

Median home value

$783

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

10.8%

Unemployment

294

Housing units

12.0%

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	126	19.0%
18 and over	537	81.0%
65 and over	149	22.5%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	659	99.4%
Two or more races	4	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	36.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	22.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	5.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	23.3%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$61,827

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 47.0%

$100k–$150k 34.9%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,800
Median rent / month	$783
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	49.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	48.2%
3 bedrooms	40.1%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	39.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.8%
Electricity	15.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	146	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	34	11.8%
Male householder, no spouse	43	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	64	22.3%
Households with children under 18	94	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	117	40.8%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.4%	11.8%
Married	60.8%	50.5%
Separated	1.8%	1.0%
Widowed	4.8%	11.8%
Divorced	17.2%	24.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 31.2%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	22.1%
Elementary school	24	35.3%
High school	19	27.9%
College / grad school	10	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Manufacturing 19.9%

Retail trade 10.6%

Construction 7.8%

Other services 7.5%

Wholesale trade 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Information 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Professional & management 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	6.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	47.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.3%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	604	91.1%
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)	663	100.0%
Born in same state	663	100.0%
Born in different state	548	82.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	129	19.5%
Italian	104	15.7%
English	70	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	1.7%
Polish	10	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50163

What city is ZIP code 50163 in?

ZIP code 50163 is primarily assigned to Melcher Dallas, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50163 in?

ZIP code 50163 falls within Marion County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50163 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 50163 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50163?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 50163 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 50163 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50163?

The median home value in ZIP code 50163 is $89,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 50163 in?

ZIP code 50163 observes the CST timezone.