50264 ZIP Code — Weldon, IA

Decatur County, Iowa

ZIP code 50264 is located in Weldon, Iowa, within Decatur County. It covers approximately 67.51 square miles and serves a population of 493 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50264

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,485. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50264 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

493

population

67.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50264 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50264

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50264. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Weldon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50262 Van Wert (7.1 mi) 50123 Humeston (9.5 mi) 50213 Osceola (9.6 mi) 50275 Woodburn (10.7 mi) 50067 Decatur (10.8 mi) 50144 Leon (11.6 mi) 50068 Derby (12.5 mi) 50103 Garden Grove (13.2 mi) 50108 Grand River (13.2 mi) 50174 Murray (16 mi) 50065 Davis City (17.1 mi) 50151 Lucas (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	493
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	67.51 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.8922
Longitude	-93.7170
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	40.5%	50.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	13.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

493

Population

People per sq mi

35.3

Median age

$59,485

Median household income

$26,675

Per capita income

$183,900

Median home value

$728

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

152

Housing units

6.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	141	28.6%
18 and over	352	71.4%
65 and over	57	11.6%
Median age	35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 3%

Group	Count	%
White	459	90.4%
Two or more races	19	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	15	3%
Other race	15	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.5%	50.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	13.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 14.4%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.4%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$59,485

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 32.7%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,900
Median rent / month	$728
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	2.6%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	19.3%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	14.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	16.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.3%
Electricity	12.8%
Propane / LP gas	65.8%
Wood	17.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	65.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	40	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	25	13.4%
Households with children under 18	89	47.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	20.9%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.4%	10.1%
Married	66.3%	74.4%
Separated	9.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.5%
Divorced	8.7%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 50.7%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 17.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.9%
Kindergarten	3	2.8%
Elementary school	71	67.0%
High school	23	21.7%
College / grad school	8	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Retail trade 16.8%

Construction 16.4%

Finance & real estate 11.4%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Other services 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Information 1.4%

Professional & management 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	22.7%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	14.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.9%
Retirement income	9.1%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	42.4%
No insurance	0.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	450	91.3%
Spanish	6	1.3%
Other Indo-European	6	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	478	97.0%
Born in same state	478	97.0%
Born in different state	356	72.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	3.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	32	6.5%
French	22	4.5%
Italian	20	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	3.4%
Irish	7	1.4%
English	6	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50264

What city is ZIP code 50264 in?

ZIP code 50264 is primarily assigned to Weldon, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50264 in?

ZIP code 50264 falls within Decatur County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50264?

7% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 50264?

The median home value in ZIP code 50264 is $183,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 50264?

ZIP code 50264 has an estimated population of 493 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50264?

The median household income in ZIP code 50264 is $59,485, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50264 in?

ZIP code 50264 observes the CST timezone.