50864 ZIP Code — Villisca, IA

Montgomery County, Iowa

ZIP code 50864 is located in Villisca, Iowa, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 147.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,745 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 50864

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 $92,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,275. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50864 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,745
population
147.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50864 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50864

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50864. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Villisca Acceptable
Villisca Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
51573 Stanton (4.1 mi) 51566 Red Oak (10.8 mi) 51532 Elliott (11.3 mi) 50841 Corning (13.5 mi) 51632 Clarinda (16.9 mi) 51638 Essex (17.1 mi) 51535 Griswold (17.2 mi) 50843 Cumberland (17.4 mi) 50848 Gravity (18.3 mi) 51533 Emerson (18.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,745
Population density 12 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 137
Geography
Land area 147.56 sq mi
Water area 0.30 sq mi
Latitude 41.0013
Longitude -95.0142
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 712
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.1% 42.7% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 33.1% 34.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 23.5% 19.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 1.3% 3.4% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,745
Population
12
People per sq mi
48.5
Median age
$57,275
Median household income
$30,494
Per capita income
$92,700
Median home value
$760
Median monthly rent
76.6%
Home ownership
17.2%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
658
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
57
Under 5
58
37
5–9
38
66
10–14
67
30
15–19
31
39
20–24
39
110
25–34
111
83
35–44
83
85
45–54
85
62
55–59
62
69
60–64
70
128
65–74
129
73
75–84
73
30
85+
30
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1836821.1%
18 and over1,37778.9%
65 and over46326.5%
Median age48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%
Two or more races 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Other race 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
GroupCount%
White1,60488.5%
Two or more races864.7%
Hispanic or Latino683.8%
Other race442.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native110.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.1% 42.7% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 33.1% 34.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 23.5% 19.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 1.3% 3.4% 5.0%
Under $10k 7.4%
$10k–$15k 3.7%
$15k–$25k 11.0%
$25k–$35k 8.6%
$35k–$50k 11.1%
$50k–$75k 18.3%
$75k–$100k 16.1%
$100k–$150k 21.3%
$150k–$200k 2.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.4%
$10k–$15k3.7%
$15k–$25k11.0%
$25k–$35k8.6%
$35k–$50k11.1%
$50k–$75k18.3%
$75k–$100k16.1%
$100k–$150k21.3%
$150k–$200k2.4%
Median income$57,275

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%
$50k–$100k 32.6%
$100k–$150k 24.4%
$150k–$200k 5.2%
$200k–$300k 7.0%
$300k–$500k 5.7%
$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$92,700
Median rent / month$760
Owner occupied76.6%
Renter occupied23.4%
Vacant7.1%
Single-family detached81.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.3%
Median rooms6.7
Avg household size (owned)2.26

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20095.2%
1990–19995.6%
1980–198913.6%
1970–197913.2%
1960–19694.9%
1950–19598.0%
1940–19499.0%
1939 or earlier40.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom10.3%
2 bedrooms28.3%
3 bedrooms37.2%
4 bedrooms20.0%
5+ bedrooms4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.9%
1 vehicle28.3%
2 vehicles31.5%
3 or more37.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas50.1%
Electricity22.3%
Propane / LP gas25.6%
Wood1.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family35044.8%
Cohabiting couple739.3%
Male householder, no spouse16721.4%
Female householder, no spouse19124.5%
Households with children under 1815920.4%
Households with seniors (65+)31440.2%
Average household size2.18

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.5%15.6%
Married51.6%53.0%
Separated3.1%2.6%
Widowed4.3%15.8%
Divorced13.5%13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%
Some HS, no diploma 5.5%
HS graduate 27.9%
Some college, no degree 28.5%
Associate's degree 20.3%
Bachelor's degree 11.9%
Graduate / professional 1.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.6%
Bachelor's or higher13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3210.4%
Kindergarten196.2%
Elementary school17356.4%
High school5618.2%
College / grad school278.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%
Manufacturing 18.0%
Other services 12.1%
Agriculture & mining 12.0%
Retail trade 9.4%
Public administration 7.7%
Transportation & utilities 5.7%
Construction 3.9%
Finance & real estate 3.1%
Information 2.5%
Professional & management 2.5%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.7%
Service14.8%
Sales & office22.0%
Natural resources & construction15.3%
Production & transportation21.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.5%
Government17.0%
Self-employed14.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.8%
Carpool10.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.5%
Work from home10.2%
Other means1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)21.9

Poverty

All people 17.2%
Under 18 years 37.3%
18 and over 11.7%
Married-couple families 3.7%
Female-led households 32.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.4%
Retirement income22.8%
Supplemental Security5.0%
Cash public assistance2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP12.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.1%
High blood pressure36.2%
High cholesterol34.1%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart disease7.7%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis27.6%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease7.5%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.6%
Binge drinking20.8%
No physical activity25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.1%
Depression17.5%
Fair or poor health13.9%
Poor mental health13.2%
Poor physical health10.3%
No health insurance9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.5%
Visited dentist65.9%
Cholesterol screening89.4%
Teeth loss13.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1279.2%
Disability%
Any disability16.6%
Under 186.5%
18–64 years13.9%
65 and over31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.1%
Public insurance49.6%
No insurance3.0%
Uninsured under 192.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,63093.4%
Spanish261.6%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander201.2%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,73999.7%
Born in same state1,73399.3%
Born in different state1,21969.9%
Foreign born60.3%
Naturalized citizen60.3%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian20011.5%
French1709.7%
Arab824.7%
AncestryCount%
Polish382.2%
Dutch231.3%
English150.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.8%
Internet access91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50864

What city is ZIP code 50864 in?

ZIP code 50864 is primarily assigned to Villisca, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50864 in?

ZIP code 50864 falls within Montgomery County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50864 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 50864 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50864?

14% 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 50864?

17% of residents in ZIP code 50864 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50864 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 50864 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 50864 in?

ZIP code 50864 observes the CST timezone.

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