US ZIP Code
50227

Popejoy, IA

Franklin County  ·  Iowa

● Active
👥 127 Population ↑ 354% since 2019
💰 $38,750 Median HH Income
▼ 49% below avg ↓ 44% since 2019
🎂 39.3 Median Age ↓ 24% since 2019
🏠 $73,200 Median Home Value
▼ 74% below avg
🎓 5.5% College Grads
▼ 86% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code50227
CityPopejoy
StateIowa (IA)
CountyFranklin County
Area Code641
Elevation1,125 ft
Latitude42.593886
Longitude-93.428181
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS19069
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 65.4% (83) Female 34.7% (44) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
20%
25–44
21%
45–64
35%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs ↓ 24% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.74
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads5.5% ▼ 86% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate54 (74%)
Some College7 (9.6%)
Associates8 (11%)
Bachelors4 (5.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 74%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 5.5%Edu
HS Grad74.0%
Some College9.6%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors5.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–100k
81%
$100k–150k
4%
$200k–300k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,750 ▼ 49% below avg ↓ 44% since 2019
Median Home Value$73,200 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units47
Vacant Units13
Avg HH Size3.74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–50k
44%
$50k–75k
6%
$75k–100k
19%
$100k–150k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
79%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
37%
2000+
59%

Summary

Total Units47
Vacant13
Owner Occupied79.4%
Renter Occupied20.6%
Avg HH Size3.74
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 50227 is in Popejoy, IA, in Franklin County.
ZIP code 50227 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 50227 is in Franklin County, IA.
ZIP 50227 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 50227 is 127 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 50227 is $38,750 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 50227 is $73,200 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 50227

ZIP code 50227 is located in Popejoy, Iowa, within Franklin County. With a population of 127, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.3 years. Economically, 50227 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $38,750 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 50227 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $73,200 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 50227 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 5.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has declined by 44% since 2019.

Overall, ZIP code 50227 in Popejoy, IA is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 127 residents, a median household income of $38,750, and a median home value of $73,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Iowa.