50164 ZIP Code — Menlo, IA

Guthrie County, Iowa

ZIP code 50164 is located in Menlo, Iowa, within Guthrie County. It covers approximately 49.40 square miles and serves a population of 679 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50164

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 $142,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,875. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50164 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

679

population

49.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50164 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50164

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50164. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Menlo	Acceptable
Menlo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50250 Stuart (3.4 mi) 50048 Casey (5.7 mi) 50070 Dexter (9.1 mi) 50233 Redfield (12 mi) 50849 Greenfield (12.9 mi) 50002 Adair (13.1 mi) 50216 Panora (13.7 mi) 50115 Guthrie Center (15 mi) 50072 Earlham (15.4 mi) 50146 Linden (15.6 mi) 50846 Fontanelle (16.5 mi) 50858 Orient (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	679
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	49.40 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	41.4958
Longitude	-94.4044
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	28.6%	42.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	54.2%	33.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	21.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

679

Population

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$75,875

Median household income

$30,171

Per capita income

$142,300

Median home value

$533

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

299

Housing units

15.2%

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	120	17.7%
18 and over	559	82.3%
65 and over	165	24.3%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	641	93.2%
Two or more races	38	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.6%	42.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	54.2%	33.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	21.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 34.4%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	34.4%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$75,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 27.5%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 14.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,300
Median rent / month	$533
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	0.3%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	46.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	36.4%
3 bedrooms	27.1%
4 bedrooms	32.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	5.3%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	56.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.5%
Electricity	8.8%
Propane / LP gas	39.7%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	160	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	23	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	55	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	24	9.2%
Households with children under 18	56	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	120	45.8%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	10.9%
Married	46.9%	71.0%
Separated	0.9%	2.1%
Widowed	4.1%	2.9%
Divorced	11.5%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	8.6%
Kindergarten	7	5.5%
Elementary school	48	37.5%
High school	36	28.1%
College / grad school	26	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 17.2%

Construction 15.6%

Finance & real estate 13.4%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Retail trade 7.2%

Professional & management 5.3%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	24.1%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	5.6%
Self-employed	17.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.9

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 1.7%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	8.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	27.5%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	20.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.0%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	633	93.2%
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)	679	100.0%
Born in same state	679	100.0%
Born in different state	573	84.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	119	17.5%
French	62	9.1%
English	35	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	15	2.2%
Arab	10	1.5%
Dutch	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50164

What city is ZIP code 50164 in?

ZIP code 50164 is primarily assigned to Menlo, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50164 in?

ZIP code 50164 falls within Guthrie County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50164 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 50164 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50164 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 50164 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50164?

The median home value in ZIP code 50164 is $142,300.

Does ZIP code 50164 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 50164 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 50164 in?

ZIP code 50164 observes the CST timezone.