ZIP code 50078
Where is ZIP code 50078?
Ferguson, Iowa
Marshall County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 50078 belongs to Ferguson, Iowa in Marshall County. 50078 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Ferguson post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 641. About 85 people live in the 50078 area, where the median household income is $52,500. The closest ZIP codes are 50106 (Gilman, 3.8 mi southeast), 50141 (Laurel, 4.9 mi southwest) and 50120 (Haverhill, 6.1 mi west).
| ZIP code | 50078 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ferguson |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Marshall County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 641 |
| Coordinates | 41.9374, -92.865 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 500 |
Population and income in 50078
| Population | 85 · lower than 95% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 332 · higher than 88% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.9 years · higher than 57% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $52,500 · lower than 92% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,081 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $75,600 · lower than 96% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,125 a month |
| Housing units | 50 |
| Households | 40 (2.13 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 18% |
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50078. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50078
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50106 | Gilman, IA | 3.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 50141 | Laurel, IA | 4.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 50120 | Haverhill, IA | 6.1 mi W | Standard |
| 50142 | Le Grand, IA | 6.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 50158 | Marshalltown, IA | 7.5 mi N | Standard |
| 50173 | Montour, IA | 8.8 mi E | Standard |
| 50162 | Melbourne, IA | 11.3 mi W | Standard |
| 50632 | Garwin, IA | 13.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 50005 | Albion, IA | 13.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 52339 | Tama, IA | 14.7 mi E | Standard |
| 50112 | Grinnell, IA | 15.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 50135 | Kellogg, IA | 15.3 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50078 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50078
PO BOX 123
FERGUSON IA 50078
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50078-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50078?
- 50078 is a Ferguson, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 50078 in?
- ZIP code 50078 is in Marshall County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50078 in?
- 50078 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50078?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50078 use area code 641.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50078?
- About 85 people live in ZIP code 50078, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50078?
- The median household income in 50078 is $52,500 a year, lower than 92% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- Can I use 50078 for a street address?
- No. 50078 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Ferguson use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50078?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50078 are 50106 (Gilman, 3.8 miles), 50141 (Laurel, 4.9 miles), 50120 (Haverhill, 6.1 miles) and 50142 (Le Grand, 6.6 miles).