ZIP Code 50851 - Lenox Iowa

50851 Overview

ZIP Code 50851 is located in Lenox Iowa. Portions of 50851 are also in Kent and Grant Township (Adams County) and Platte Township (Taylor County) and Platte Township (Union County) and Grove Township (Taylor County) and Mercer Township and Douglas Township (Union County) and Marshall Township (Taylor County). 50851 is primarily within Taylor County, with some portions in Adams County and Union County. Regionally, 50851 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.

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ZIP Code 50851 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameLenox
Primary CountyTaylor County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)2,238
Area Code(s)641
Current Time
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50851 Demographics

50851 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 50851 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 50851 is White. The current unemployment level in 50851 is 2.7%.

Population2,238
Population Growth Rate13.37%
Population Density18 People per Square Mile
Total Households859
Percentage High Income Households2.3%
Median Household Income (2021)$51,818
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$442,350
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)2.7%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 80.91%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 74.90%

50851 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,82380.91%
Black00%
Hispanic42018.64%
Asian00%
Native American100.44%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

50851 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White37675.05%
Black10.2%
Hispanic12424.75%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

50851 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College988.1%
Bachelor Degree1119.17%
High School Diploma49540.91%
No High School Diploma211.74%
GED or Alternate1008.26%
1 or More Years of College24820.5%
Associates Degree756.2%
Masters Degree544.46%
Professional Degree80.66%
Doctorate Degree00%

50851 Geography

50851 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5a: -20F to -15F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion47f - Rolling Loess Prairies

50851 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)11162738505964625241281639
Avg Max Temp (°F)30364861728186847664473460
Avg Precip (In.).881.032.283.364.594.454.73.954.012.772.31.1635.48

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