50457 ZIP Code — Meservey, IA

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

ZIP code 50457 is located in Meservey, Iowa, within Cerro Gordo County. It covers approximately 34.02 square miles and serves a population of 463 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50457

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 $80,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,833. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 50457 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

463

population

34.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50457 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50457

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50457. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meservey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50479 Thornton (4.9 mi) 50449 Klemme (6.9 mi) 50420 Alexander (7.2 mi) 50477 Swaledale (9.2 mi) 50421 Belmond (9.5 mi) 50452 Latimer (11.9 mi) 50470 Rowan (12 mi) 50475 Sheffield (14 mi) 50482 Ventura (15.6 mi) 50438 Garner (15.6 mi) 50428 Clear Lake (15.8 mi) 50469 Rockwell (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	463
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	34.02 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.9148
Longitude	-93.4739
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	42.9%	44.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	6.5%	5.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

463

Population

People per sq mi

35.3

Median age

$50,833

Median household income

$25,102

Per capita income

$80,000

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

163

Housing units

9.2%

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	151	32.6%
18 and over	312	67.4%
65 and over	95	20.5%
Median age	35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.5%

Two or more races 13.3%

Hispanic or Latino 12.3%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	388	73.5%
Two or more races	70	13.3%
Hispanic or Latino	65	12.3%
Other race	5	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	44.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	6.5%	5.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 29.2%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	29.2%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
Median income	$50,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.2%

$50k–$100k 39.2%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 26.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,000
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	94.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	61.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	67.5%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.0%
Electricity	1.9%
Propane / LP gas	42.9%
Wood	3.9%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	107	69.5%
Cohabiting couple	11	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	12	7.8%
Female householder, no spouse	24	15.6%
Households with children under 18	70	45.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	35.1%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	22.3%
Married	66.5%	66.3%
Separated	2.4%	2.3%
Widowed	0.6%	4.6%
Divorced	9.0%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.2%
Kindergarten	2	1.4%
Elementary school	91	65.9%
High school	29	21.0%
College / grad school	13	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.9%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Other services 10.6%

Construction 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Professional & management 5.0%

Retail trade 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Information 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	24.3%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.6%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.5%
Work from home	29.5%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 39.7%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 64.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	9.7%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.1%
Public insurance	57.7%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	436	94.2%
Spanish	8	1.8%
Other Indo-European	8	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	455	98.3%
Born in same state	453	97.8%
Born in different state	398	86.0%
Foreign born	2	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.7%
Not a US citizen	1	12.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	21	4.5%
Italian	11	2.4%
French	8	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	1.7%
English	3	0.6%
Dutch	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50457

What city is ZIP code 50457 in?

ZIP code 50457 is primarily assigned to Meservey, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50457 in?

ZIP code 50457 falls within Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50457 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 50457 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50457?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50457?

19% of residents in ZIP code 50457 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50457 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 50457 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 50457 in?

ZIP code 50457 observes the CST timezone.