ZIP Code 50601 - Ackley Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50601 is located in Ackley Iowa. Portions of 50601 are also in Etna Township and Osceola Township (Franklin County) and German Township (Grundy County) and Washington Township (Butler County) and Madison Township (Butler County) and Grant Township (Franklin County) and Geneva Township and Clay Township (Hardin County) and Hardin Township (Hardin County). 50601 is primarily within Franklin County, with some portions in Hardin County and Butler County. Regionally, 50601 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50601 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Ackley |
| Primary County | Franklin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,468 |
| Area Code(s) | 319 / 641 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50601 Map
50601 Demographics
50601 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 50601 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 50601 is White. The current unemployment level in 50601 is 3.3%.
| Population | 2,468 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 19 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 994 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,000 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $402,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.64% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.14% |
50601 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,371 | 89.64% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 246 | 9.3% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50601 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 432 | 92.31% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 7.26% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50601 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 97 | 6.37% |
| Bachelor Degree | 257 | 16.89% |
| High School Diploma | 471 | 30.95% |
| No High School Diploma | 12 | 0.79% |
| GED or Alternate | 57 | 3.75% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 264 | 17.35% |
| Associates Degree | 288 | 18.92% |
| Masters Degree | 63 | 4.14% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 0.46% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 0.39% |
50601 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.56913757, -93.05431366 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 50601 | |
| Regions | Des Moines-Ames Area Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Iowa City and Dubuque Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 133 Square Miles |
50601 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 | 47c - Iowan Surface | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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