50272 ZIP Code — Williamson, IA
Lucas County, Iowa
ZIP code 50272 is located in Williamson, Iowa, within Lucas County. It covers approximately 0.36 square miles and serves a population of 139 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
139
population
0.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50272 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50272
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50272. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Williamson | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 139 |
| Population density | 386 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 117 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.36 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1173 |
| Longitude | -93.2704 |
| 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 | 52.6% | 43.8% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 36.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.3% | 17.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
139
Population
386
People per sq mi
42.9
Median age
$43,125
Median household income
$21,129
Per capita income
$52,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
86.8%
Home ownership
19.0%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
56
Housing units
1.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
Under 5
3
8
5–9
6
3
10–14
3
9
15–19
7
3
20–24
2
7
25–34
5
14
35–44
10
5
45–54
4
3
55–59
2
10
60–64
8
10
65–74
8
2
75–84
1
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 39 | 28.1% |
| 18 and over | 100 | 71.9% |
| 65 and over | 23 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 42.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.4%
Hispanic or Latino
7.9%
Two or more races
6.6%
Other race
1.3%
Asian
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126 | 83.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 7.9% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 6.6% |
| Other race | 2 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.6% | 43.8% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 36.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.3% | 17.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
22.6%
$15k–$25k
13.2%
$25k–$35k
11.3%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
11.3%
$75k–$100k
18.9%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
$200k+
1.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 22.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 1.9% |
| Median income | $43,125 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
43.5%
$50k–$100k
34.8%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $52,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 86.8% |
| Renter occupied | 13.2% |
| Vacant | 15.9% |
| Single-family detached | 90.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 58.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 61.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 1.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.8% |
| 3 or more | 11.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.2% |
| Electricity | 3.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.5% |
| Wood | 9.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 21 | 39.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 1.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 17 | 32.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14 | 26.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 16 | 30.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16 | 30.2% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.0% | 27.1% |
| Married | 48.4% | 47.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 23.4% | 8.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
46.2%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
19.8%
Bachelor's degree
1.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 1.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 8.1% |
| Elementary school | 17 | 45.9% |
| High school | 11 | 29.7% |
| College / grad school | 6 | 16.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
29.6%
Education & healthcare
20.4%
Transportation & utilities
14.8%
Manufacturing
13.0%
Construction
7.4%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Professional & management
3.7%
Other services
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 18.5% |
| Service | 9.3% |
| Sales & office | 11.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 53.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.6% |
| Carpool | 20.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.4 |
Poverty
All people
19.0%
Under 18 years
2.7%
18 and over
25.0%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
11.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.2% |
| Retirement income | 11.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 13.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| High blood pressure | 35.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 62.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 18.2% |
| 65 and over | 4.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.2% |
| Public insurance | 38.1% |
| No insurance | 12.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 132 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 25 | 18.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 11 | 8.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 14 | 10.6% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 107 | 77.0% |
| Born in same state | 107 | 77.0% |
| Born in different state | 100 | 71.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 32 | 23.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1 | 3.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 17 | 12.2% |
| Italian | 10 | 7.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 9 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 6 | 4.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.1% |
| Internet access | 79.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50272
What city is ZIP code 50272 in?
ZIP code 50272 is primarily assigned to Williamson, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50272 in?
ZIP code 50272 falls within Lucas County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50272 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 50272 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50272?
19% of residents in ZIP code 50272 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50272?
The median home value in ZIP code 50272 is $52,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50272?
The median household income in ZIP code 50272 is $43,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50272 in?
ZIP code 50272 observes the CST timezone.