ZIP Code 50217 - Paton Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50217 is located in Paton Iowa. Portions of 50217 are also in Paton Township and Dawson Township and Grant Township (Boone County) and Lost Grove Township. 50217 is primarily within Greene County, with some portions in Boone County. Regionally, 50217 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50217 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Paton |
| Primary County | Greene County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 500 |
| Area Code(s) | 515 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50217 Map
50217 Demographics
50217 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 50217 is White. The current unemployment level in 50217 is 3.3%.
| Population | 500 |
| Population Growth Rate | -19.77% |
| Population Density | 7 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 326 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,417 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $175,280 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.96% |
50217 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 478 | 98.96% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50217 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 33 | 7.4% |
| Bachelor Degree | 48 | 10.76% |
| High School Diploma | 210 | 47.09% |
| No High School Diploma | 8 | 1.79% |
| GED or Alternate | 7 | 1.57% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 88 | 19.73% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 11.66% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
50217 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.17408752, -94.25891876 |
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| Cities/Towns in 50217 | |
| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Ames, IA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 69 Square Miles |
50217 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 | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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