50171 ZIP Code — Montezuma, IA

Poweshiek County, Iowa

ZIP code 50171 is located in Montezuma, Iowa, within Poweshiek County. It covers approximately 109.81 square miles and serves a population of 2,440 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50171

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $56,406. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50171 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,440

population

109.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50171 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50171

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50171. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montezuma	Acceptable
Montezuma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50027 Barnes City (9.4 mi) 50157 Malcom (10.3 mi) 52222 Deep River (10.6 mi) 50104 Gibson (11.4 mi) 52211 Brooklyn (12.1 mi) 50207 New Sharon (12.2 mi) 50112 Grinnell (12.9 mi) 50153 Lynnville (14.8 mi) 52347 Victor (15.1 mi) 50136 Keswick (15.5 mi) 50268 What Cheer (16.5 mi) 52586 Rose Hill (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,440
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	109.81 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	41.5986
Longitude	-92.5309
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	45.9%	43.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	31.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	18.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	6.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,440

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$56,406

Median household income

$36,950

Per capita income

$183,800

Median home value

$857

Median monthly rent

67.4%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

1,208

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

176

25–34

160

35–44

163

45–54

147

55–59

105

60–64

217

65–74

196

105

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	412	16.9%
18 and over	2,028	83.1%
65 and over	674	27.6%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.1%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,301	92.1%
Two or more races	104	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	58	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.6%
Asian	12	0.5%
Other race	5	0.2%
Black or African American	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	43.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	31.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	18.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	6.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$56,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

$1M+ 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,800
Median rent / month	$857
Owner occupied	67.4%
Renter occupied	32.6%
Vacant	28.0%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	11.3%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.9%
Electricity	17.9%
Propane / LP gas	34.0%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	600	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	50	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	214	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	272	23.9%
Households with children under 18	205	18.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	430	37.9%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	13.3%
Married	66.9%	60.4%
Separated	5.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.9%	13.1%
Divorced	7.8%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.5%
Kindergarten	12	3.7%
Elementary school	197	60.8%
High school	67	20.7%
College / grad school	40	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.9%

Education & healthcare 12.9%

Retail trade 12.8%

Finance & real estate 11.0%

Construction 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Other services 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Professional & management 4.7%

Public administration 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 38.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	185	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,324	95.2%
Spanish	8	0.3%
Other Indo-European	8	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,408	98.7%
Born in same state	2,376	97.4%
Born in different state	1,944	79.7%
Foreign born	32	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.3%
Not a US citizen	24	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	437	17.9%
French	237	9.7%
English	125	5.1%
Arab	119	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	98	4%
Dutch	18	0.7%
German	9	0.4%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50171

What city is ZIP code 50171 in?

ZIP code 50171 is primarily assigned to Montezuma, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50171 in?

ZIP code 50171 falls within Poweshiek County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50171 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 50171 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 50171 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 50171 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 50171 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 50171 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50171?

The median home value in ZIP code 50171 is $183,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 50171 in?

ZIP code 50171 observes the CST timezone.