| ZIP Code | 50049 |
| ZIP Code Name | Chariton |
| Primary County | Lucas County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 6,257 |
| Area Code(s) | 641 |
| Current Time | CDT |
50049 is a United States ZIP Code located in Chariton Iowa. Portions of 50049 are also in Whitebreast Township and Lincoln Township (Lucas County) and Warren Township (Lucas County) and English Township (Lucas County) and Benton Township (Lucas County). 50049 is primarily within Lucas County with some portions in Wayne County. 50049 is within the Des Moines-Ames Area.
50049 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 50049 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50049 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 50049 is White. The current unemployment level in 50049 is 2.8%.
| Population | 6,257 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.50% |
| Population Density | 27 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,603 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $54,441 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $53,470 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 2.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 96.65% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 92.98% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,064 | 96.65% |
| Black | 24 | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,112 | 94.24% |
| Black | 2 | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 4.66% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 409 | 10.5% |
| Bachelor Degree | 433 | 11.11% |
| High School Diploma | 1,758 | 45.11% |
| No High School Diploma | 32 | 0.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 252 | 6.47% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 559 | 14.34% |
| Associates Degree | 316 | 8.11% |
| Masters Degree | 84 | 2.16% |
| Professional Degree | 45 | 1.15% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 41.03503036,-93.30054474 |
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| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 234 Square Miles |
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