50256 ZIP Code — Tracy, IA

Marion County, Iowa

ZIP code 50256 is located in Tracy, Iowa, within Marion County. It covers approximately 27.82 square miles and serves a population of 519 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50256

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 $145,800.

The gap between median ($74,792) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50256 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

519

population

27.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50256 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tracy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50119 Harvey (2.5 mi) 50044 Bussey (5 mi) 50116 Hamilton (7 mi) 50143 Leighton (8.5 mi) 50219 Pella (9.1 mi) 50150 Lovilia (11.3 mi) 50138 Knoxville (11.9 mi) 52534 Beacon (12 mi) 52577 Oskaloosa (12.8 mi) 50214 Otley (15.2 mi) 52553 Eddyville (15.3 mi) 52531 Albia (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	519
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	27.82 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.2722
Longitude	-92.9121
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	30.5%	36.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	22.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	14.4%	5.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

519

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$74,792

Median household income

$44,314

Per capita income

$145,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

1.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

273

Housing units

16.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	132	25.4%
18 and over	387	74.6%
65 and over	106	20.4%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 4.6%

Group	Count	%
White	495	95.4%
Two or more races	24	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.5%	36.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	22.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	14.4%	5.5%	5.0%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 17.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	17.6%
Median income	$74,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 18.9%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	97.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	24.5%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	40.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	46.5%
3 bedrooms	32.2%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	11.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	48.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.2%
Electricity	6.0%
Propane / LP gas	58.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	58.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	35	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	61	26.2%
Households with children under 18	75	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	31.3%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	13.9%
Married	59.6%	64.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	19.3%
Divorced	12.5%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 56.3%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	29	24.8%
Elementary school	65	55.6%
High school	23	19.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.1%

Manufacturing 21.8%

Transportation & utilities 18.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Retail trade 3.6%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Public administration 1.6%

Professional & management 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	33.3%
Sales & office	2.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.9%
Government	5.6%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.0%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 1.2%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	21.8%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	10.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.7%
Public insurance	27.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	504	97.1%
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)	481	92.7%
Born in same state	481	92.7%
Born in different state	464	89.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	7.3%
Not a US citizen	32	84.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	189	36.4%
French	119	22.9%
Italian	113	21.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	3.5%
Polish	5	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50256

What city is ZIP code 50256 in?

ZIP code 50256 is primarily assigned to Tracy, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50256 in?

ZIP code 50256 falls within Marion County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50256 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 50256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50256?

The median home value in ZIP code 50256 is $145,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 50256?

ZIP code 50256 has an estimated population of 519 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50256?

The median household income in ZIP code 50256 is $74,792, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50256 in?

ZIP code 50256 observes the CST timezone.