50227 ZIP Code — Popejoy, IA
Franklin County, Iowa
ZIP code 50227 is located in Popejoy, Iowa, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 0.71 square miles and serves a population of 103 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
103
population
0.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50227 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50227
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50227. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Popejoy | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 103 |
| Population density | 145 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 069 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5865 |
| Longitude | -93.4674 |
| 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 | 78.9% | 46.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.1% | 37.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 14.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
103
Population
145
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$36,083
Median household income
$12,590
Per capita income
$74,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
77.4%
Home ownership
3.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
37
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
1
8
10–14
4
20
15–19
10
5
25–34
2
12
35–44
6
19
45–54
10
2
55–59
1
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19 | 18.4% |
| 18 and over | 84 | 81.6% |
| 65 and over | 2 | 1.9% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 78.9% | 46.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.1% | 37.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 14.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
19.4%
$35k–$50k
51.6%
$50k–$75k
3.2%
$75k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 19.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 51.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 3.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.5% |
| Median income | $36,083 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.8%
$50k–$100k
66.7%
$100k–$150k
8.3%
$200k–$300k
4.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $74,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 77.4% |
| Renter occupied | 22.6% |
| Vacant | 29.5% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.96 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 36.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 54.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 6.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 40.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 71.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 3.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 93.5% |
| Wood | 3.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 20 | 64.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 3.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8 | 25.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2 | 6.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 19 | 61.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2 | 6.5% |
| Average household size | 3.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 56.1% | 21.9% |
| Married | 43.9% | 62.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
1.7%
HS graduate
74.6%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
3.4%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 39 | 90.7% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 9.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
54.2%
Agriculture & mining
8.3%
Construction
8.3%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Education & healthcare
8.3%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Professional & management
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 4.2% |
| Service | 4.2% |
| Sales & office | 62.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 20.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.5% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.0 |
Poverty
All people
3.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
4.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 6.5% |
| Retirement income | 3.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 22 | 26.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 28.2% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 101 | 98.1% |
| 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) | 103 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 103 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 98 | 95.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 2 | 1.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.1% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50227
What city is ZIP code 50227 in?
ZIP code 50227 is primarily assigned to Popejoy, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50227 in?
ZIP code 50227 falls within Franklin County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 50227 have a large veteran population?
26% of civilians in ZIP code 50227 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50227?
The median home value in ZIP code 50227 is $74,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50227?
The median household income in ZIP code 50227 is $36,083, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 50227?
ZIP code 50227 has an estimated population of 103 residents, with a density of 146 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 50227 in?
ZIP code 50227 observes the CST timezone.