ZIP code 50238
Where is ZIP code 50238?
Russell, Iowa
Lucas County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 50238 belongs to Russell, Iowa in Lucas County. 50238 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 641. About 1,195 people live in the 50238 area, where the median household income is $59,625. The closest ZIP codes are 50049 (Chariton, 8.4 mi northwest), 52569 (Melrose, 8.7 mi east) and 50165 (Millerton, 9.4 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 50238 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Russell |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Lucas County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 641 |
| Coordinates | 40.9456, -93.1784 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 502 |
Population and income in 50238
| Population | 1,195 · higher than 57% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 12 · lower than 77% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.3 years · lower than 59% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $59,625 · lower than 83% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,714 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $83,300 · lower than 94% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $700 a month |
| Housing units | 600 |
| Households | 519 (2.3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 100.7 sq mi (plus 2.84 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50238. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50238
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50049 | Chariton, IA | 8.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 52569 | Melrose, IA | 8.7 mi E | Standard |
| 50165 | Millerton, IA | 9.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 50272 | Williamson, IA | 11.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 52583 | Promise City, IA | 13 mi S | Standard |
| 52581 | Plano, IA | 13.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 50060 | Corydon, IA | 14 mi SW | Standard |
| 50068 | Derby, IA | 15.7 mi W | Standard |
| 50057 | Columbia, IA | 16.5 mi N | Standard |
| 52574 | Mystic, IA | 17 mi SE | Standard |
| 52571 | Moravia, IA | 17.5 mi E | Standard |
| 50151 | Lucas, IA | 17.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50238 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50238
123 MAIN ST
RUSSELL IA 50238
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Bethlehem and New York: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50238-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50238?
- 50238 is a Russell, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 50238 in?
- ZIP code 50238 is in Lucas County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50238 in?
- 50238 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50238?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50238 use area code 641.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50238?
- About 1,195 people live in ZIP code 50238, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50238?
- The median household income in 50238 is $59,625 a year, lower than 83% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 50238?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50238 are 50049 (Chariton, 8.4 miles), 52569 (Melrose, 8.7 miles), 50165 (Millerton, 9.4 miles) and 50272 (Williamson, 11.1 miles).