50222 ZIP Code — Peru, IA

Madison County, Iowa

ZIP code 50222 is located in Peru, Iowa, within Madison County. It covers approximately 41.21 square miles and serves a population of 373 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50222

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 $219,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,625.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 50222 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

373
population
41.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50222 ZIP code map
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City Status
Peru Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 373
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 121
Geography
Land area 41.21 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 41.2163
Longitude -93.9630
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 36.1% 34.4% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 39.4% 34.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 24.4% 25.7% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.5% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

373
Population
9
People per sq mi
44.8
Median age
$85,625
Median household income
$33,838
Per capita income
$219,400
Median home value
$950
Median monthly rent
94.0%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
202
Housing units
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
14
6
5–9
7
11
10–14
11
13
15–19
13
18
20–24
20
10
25–34
10
21
35–44
22
23
45–54
25
12
55–59
12
18
60–64
19
22
65–74
24
14
75–84
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 187921.2%
18 and over29478.8%
65 and over7520.1%
Median age44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Other race 0.8%
GroupCount%
White37098.4%
Hispanic or Latino30.8%
Other race30.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 36.1% 34.4% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 39.4% 34.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 24.4% 25.7% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.5% 5.0%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 2.6%
$25k–$35k 4.6%
$35k–$50k 11.3%
$50k–$75k 23.8%
$75k–$100k 9.3%
$100k–$150k 46.4%
$200k+ 0.7%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k2.6%
$25k–$35k4.6%
$35k–$50k11.3%
$50k–$75k23.8%
$75k–$100k9.3%
$100k–$150k46.4%
$200k+0.7%
Median income$85,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%
$50k–$100k 9.9%
$100k–$150k 8.5%
$150k–$200k 9.2%
$200k–$300k 31.7%
$300k–$500k 14.1%
$500k–$1M 12.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$219,400
Median rent / month$950
Owner occupied94.0%
Renter occupied6.0%
Vacant28.4%
Single-family detached96.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.5%
Median rooms6.7
Avg household size (owned)2.37

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200923.7%
1990–199911.8%
1980–19895.7%
1970–197911.4%
1960–19692.8%
1950–19590.5%
1940–19497.1%
1939 or earlier37.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.2%
2 bedrooms24.2%
3 bedrooms46.9%
4 bedrooms19.9%
5+ bedrooms2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.7%
1 vehicle35.8%
2 vehicles23.2%
3 or more40.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity8.6%
Propane / LP gas64.2%
Wood27.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8556.3%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse3523.2%
Female householder, no spouse3120.5%
Households with children under 184630.5%
Households with seniors (65+)5033.1%
Average household size2.47

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married14.2%26.5%
Married59.6%51.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%15.3%
Divorced26.2%6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%
Some HS, no diploma 4.5%
HS graduate 36.8%
Some college, no degree 11.7%
Associate's degree 14.2%
Bachelor's degree 24.7%
Graduate / professional 6.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.5%
Bachelor's or higher30.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool811.0%
Kindergarten22.7%
Elementary school3041.1%
High school2432.9%
College / grad school912.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.8%
Professional & management 13.4%
Construction 12.9%
Education & healthcare 12.4%
Transportation & utilities 11.4%
Retail trade 10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%
Agriculture & mining 5.0%
Other services 3.5%
Public administration 2.0%
Finance & real estate 1.5%
Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts47.0%
Service11.4%
Sales & office9.4%
Natural resources & construction7.9%
Production & transportation24.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector87.6%
Government12.4%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.6%
Carpool5.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home5.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)31.3

Poverty

All people 8.0%
Under 18 years 11.4%
18 and over 7.1%
Married-couple families 4.7%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security22.5%
Retirement income25.8%
Supplemental Security6.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP13.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.2%
High blood pressure34.7%
High cholesterol35.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis27.0%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.1%
Binge drinking21.4%
No physical activity23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.7%
Depression17.1%
Fair or poor health12.2%
Poor mental health12.4%
Poor physical health9.6%
No health insurance8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.1%
Visited dentist67.4%
Cholesterol screening90.8%
Teeth loss12.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans4615.6%
Disability%
Any disability18.2%
Under 182.5%
18–64 years16.4%
65 and over40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.5%
Public insurance35.4%
No insurance1.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only34692.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)373100.0%
Born in same state373100.0%
Born in different state30281.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian9826.3%
French8923.9%
English154%
AncestryCount%
Arab102.7%
Dutch20.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.5%
Internet access96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50222

What city is ZIP code 50222 in?

ZIP code 50222 is primarily assigned to Peru, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50222 in?

ZIP code 50222 falls within Madison County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50222 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 50222 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50222 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 50222 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 50222?

ZIP code 50222 has an estimated population of 373 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50222?

The median home value in ZIP code 50222 is $219,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 50222 in?

ZIP code 50222 observes the CST timezone.

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