US ZIP Code
50427

Chapin, IA

Franklin County  ·  Iowa

● Active
👥 146 Population
💰 $70,377 Median HH Income
▼ 8% below avg
🎂 39.7 Median Age
🏠 $85,900 Median Home Value
▼ 69% below avg
🎓 54.1% College Grads
▲ 40% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code50427
CityChapin
StateIowa (IA)
CountyFranklin County
Area Code641
Elevation1,157 ft
Latitude42.835528
Longitude-93.221176
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS19069
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 14.4% (21) Female 85.6% (125) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
24%
25–44
36%
45–64
5%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg Household Size1.62
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads54.1% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate28 (25.2%)
Associates23 (20.7%)
Bachelors7 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree53 (47.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.2%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 47.7%Edu
HS Grad25.2%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate47.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–100k
84%
$100k–150k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,377 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$85,900 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units90
Avg HH Size1.62

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$50k–75k
84%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
70%
Housing Stock

Year Built

2000+
100%

Summary

Total Units90
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size1.62
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 50427 is in Chapin, IA, in Franklin County.
ZIP code 50427 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 50427 is in Franklin County, IA.
ZIP 50427 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 50427 is 146 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 50427 is $70,377 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 50427 is $85,900 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 50427

ZIP code 50427 is located in Chapin, Iowa, within Franklin County. With a population of 146, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 50427 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,377 is near the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 50427 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $85,900 is well below the national average.

The population of 50427 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 54.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 50427 in Chapin, IA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 146 residents, a median household income of $70,377, and a median home value of $85,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Iowa.