ZIP code 50272
Where is ZIP code 50272?
Williamson, Iowa
Lucas County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 50272 belongs to Williamson, Iowa in Lucas County. 50272 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Williamson post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 641. About 190 people live in the 50272 area, where the median household income is $45,000. The closest ZIP codes are 50049 (Chariton, 5.7 mi southwest), 50057 (Columbia, 7.9 mi northeast) and 50062 (Melcher Dallas, 9 mi north).
| ZIP code | 50272 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Williamson |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Lucas County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 641 |
| Coordinates | 41.0959, -93.2559 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 502 |
Population and income in 50272
| Population | 190 · lower than 88% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 523 · higher than 90% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.8 years · higher than 57% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $45,000 · lower than 97% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,412 |
| Below the poverty line | 36% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median rent | $631 a month |
| Housing units | 103 |
| Households | 78 (2.44 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 0.36 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50272. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50272
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50049 | Chariton, IA | 5.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 50057 | Columbia, IA | 7.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 50062 | Melcher Dallas, IA | 9 mi N | Standard |
| 50163 | Melcher Dallas, IA | 9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 50139 | Lacona, IA | 9.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 50238 | Russell, IA | 11.1 mi S | Standard |
| 50151 | Lucas, IA | 12.1 mi W | Standard |
| 50145 | Liberty Center, IA | 14.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 52569 | Melrose, IA | 15.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 50068 | Derby, IA | 16.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 50166 | Milo, IA | 16.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 50116 | Hamilton, IA | 16.8 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50272 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50272
PO BOX 123
WILLIAMSON IA 50272
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50272-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50272?
- 50272 is a Williamson, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 50272 in?
- ZIP code 50272 is in Lucas County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50272 in?
- 50272 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50272?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50272 use area code 641.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50272?
- About 190 people live in ZIP code 50272, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50272?
- The median household income in 50272 is $45,000 a year, lower than 97% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- Can I use 50272 for a street address?
- No. 50272 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Williamson use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50272?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50272 are 50049 (Chariton, 5.7 miles), 50057 (Columbia, 7.9 miles), 50062 (Melcher Dallas, 9 miles) and 50163 (Melcher Dallas, 9 miles).