What city is ZIP code 50049?

50049 is a Chariton, Iowa ZIP code.

What county is 50049 in?

ZIP code 50049 is in Lucas County, Iowa.

What time zone is ZIP code 50049 in?

50049 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).

What area code is 50049?

Phone numbers in ZIP code 50049 use area code 641.

What is the population of ZIP code 50049?

About 6,414 people live in ZIP code 50049, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).

What is the median income in 50049?

The median household income in 50049 is $61,190 a year, lower than 80% of Iowa ZIP codes.

What ZIP codes are near 50049?

The nearest ZIP codes to 50049 are 50272 (Williamson, 5.7 miles), 50238 (Russell, 8.4 miles), 50151 (Lucas, 9.7 miles) and 50068 (Derby, 11 miles).

ZIP code 50049

Where is ZIP code 50049?

Chariton, Iowa

Lucas County · Standard ZIP code

ZIP code 50049 belongs to Chariton, Iowa in Lucas County. 50049 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 641. About 6,414 people live in the 50049 area, where the median household income is $61,190. The closest ZIP codes are 50272 (Williamson, 5.7 mi northeast), 50238 (Russell, 8.4 mi southeast) and 50151 (Lucas, 9.7 mi west).

ZIP code	50049
Type	Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes
Status	Active
City	Chariton
State	Iowa (IA)
County	Lucas County
Time zone	Central Time · now
Area code	641
Coordinates	41.0226, -93.3042 map
3-digit prefix	500

Population and income in 50049

Population	6,414 · higher than 88% of Iowa ZIP codes
People per square mile	31 · higher than 62% of Iowa ZIP codes
Median age	40.2 years · lower than 65% of Iowa ZIP codes
Men / women	51% / 49%
Median household income	$61,190 · lower than 80% of Iowa ZIP codes
Income per person	$31,580
Below the poverty line	15%
Bachelor’s degree or higher	17% of adults 25+
Median home value	$124,900 · lower than 70% of Iowa ZIP codes
Median rent	$704 a month
Housing units	2,827
Households	2,667 (2.37 people on average)
Owners / renters	75% / 26%
Land area	208.62 sq mi (plus 0.9 sq mi of water)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50049. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.

ZIP codes near 50049

ZIP code	City	Distance	Type
50272	Williamson, IA	5.7 mi NE	PO Box only
50238	Russell, IA	8.4 mi SE	Standard
50151	Lucas, IA	9.7 mi W	Standard
50068	Derby, IA	11 mi SW	Standard
50165	Millerton, IA	12 mi S	Standard
50139	Lacona, IA	12.9 mi N	Standard
50057	Columbia, IA	13.5 mi NE	Standard
50062	Melcher Dallas, IA	14.4 mi N	Standard
50163	Melcher Dallas, IA	14.4 mi N	PO Box only
52569	Melrose, IA	15.6 mi E	Standard
50275	Woodburn, IA	15.9 mi W	Standard
50123	Humeston, IA	16.2 mi SW	Standard

Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50049 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.

How to address mail to 50049

JANE SMITH
123 MAIN ST
CHARITON IA 50049

Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Oakley: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50049-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.

Questions

What city is ZIP code 50049?: 50049 is a Chariton, Iowa ZIP code.
What county is 50049 in?: ZIP code 50049 is in Lucas County, Iowa.
What time zone is ZIP code 50049 in?: 50049 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
What area code is 50049?: Phone numbers in ZIP code 50049 use area code 641.
What is the population of ZIP code 50049?: About 6,414 people live in ZIP code 50049, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What is the median income in 50049?: The median household income in 50049 is $61,190 a year, lower than 80% of Iowa ZIP codes.
What ZIP codes are near 50049?: The nearest ZIP codes to 50049 are 50272 (Williamson, 5.7 miles), 50238 (Russell, 8.4 miles), 50151 (Lucas, 9.7 miles) and 50068 (Derby, 11 miles).