ZIP Code 50420 - Alexander Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50420 is located in Alexander Iowa. Portions of 50420 are also in Scott Township (Franklin County) and Wisner Township and Iowa Township (Wright County). 50420 is primarily within Franklin County, with some portions in Wright County. Regionally, 50420 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50420 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Alexander |
| Primary County | Franklin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 403 |
| Area Code(s) | 641 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50420 Map
50420 Demographics
50420 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 50420 is White. The current unemployment level in 50420 is 3.3%.
| Population | 403 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.6% |
| Population Density | 8 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 150 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,794 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $146,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.17% |
50420 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 382 | 93.17% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 6.83% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50420 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 13 | 5.99% |
| Bachelor Degree | 40 | 18.43% |
| High School Diploma | 89 | 41.01% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 0.92% |
| GED or Alternate | 5 | 2.3% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 30 | 13.82% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 14.29% |
| Masters Degree | 5 | 2.3% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.92% |
50420 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.80989456, -93.45913696 |
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| Cities/Towns in 50420 | |
| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 53 Square Miles |
50420 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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