ZIP Code 50162 - Melbourne Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50162 is located in Melbourne Iowa. Portions of 50162 are also in Logan Township (Marshall County) and Washington Township (Marshall County) and Malaka Township and Eden Township (Marshall County). 50162 is primarily within Marshall County, with some portions in Jasper County. Regionally, 50162 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50162 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Melbourne |
| Primary County | Marshall County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,302 |
| Area Code(s) | 641 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50162 Map
50162 Demographics
50162 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50162 is White. The current unemployment level in 50162 is 3.3%.
| Population | 1,302 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.52% |
| Population Density | 23 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 517 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,833 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $149,380 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.62% |
50162 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,322 | 99.62% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50162 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 60 | 7.57% |
| Bachelor Degree | 130 | 16.39% |
| High School Diploma | 258 | 32.53% |
| No High School Diploma | 6 | 0.76% |
| GED or Alternate | 41 | 5.17% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 175 | 22.07% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 12.99% |
| Masters Degree | 13 | 1.64% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 0.88% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
50162 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.92133713, -93.06280518 |
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| Cities/Towns in 50162 | |
| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Marshalltown, IA Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 58 Square Miles |
50162 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47f - Rolling Loess Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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