ZIP code 50256
Where is ZIP code 50256?
Tracy, Iowa
Marion County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 50256 belongs to Tracy, Iowa in Marion County. 50256 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 643 people live in the 50256 area, where the median household income is $83,438. The closest ZIP codes are 50119 (Harvey, 3.5 mi northwest), 50044 (Bussey, 4.7 mi south) and 50143 (Leighton, 7.1 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 50256 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tracy |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Marion County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 641 |
| Coordinates | 41.2756, -92.8753 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 502 |
Population and income in 50256
| Population | 643 · lower than 63% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 23 · higher than 53% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.7 years · higher than 56% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $83,438 · higher than 69% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $68,484 |
| Below the poverty line | 1.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $146,800 · lower than 60% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 332 |
| Households | 299 (2.15 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 27.82 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50256. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50256
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50119 | Harvey, IA | 3.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 50044 | Bussey, IA | 4.7 mi S | Standard |
| 50143 | Leighton, IA | 7.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 50116 | Hamilton, IA | 7.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 50219 | Pella, IA | 9.4 mi N | Standard |
| 52534 | Beacon, IA | 10 mi E | Standard |
| 50150 | Lovilia, IA | 10.6 mi S | Standard |
| 50138 | Knoxville, IA | 11.8 mi W | Standard |
| 52577 | Oskaloosa, IA | 12.1 mi E | Standard |
| 52595 | University Park, IA | 13.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 50214 | Otley, IA | 14.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 52553 | Eddyville, IA | 15.6 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50256 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50256
123 MAIN ST
TRACY IA 50256
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50256-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50256?
- 50256 is a Tracy, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 50256 in?
- ZIP code 50256 is in Marion County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50256 in?
- 50256 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50256?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50256 use area code 641.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50256?
- About 643 people live in ZIP code 50256, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50256?
- The median household income in 50256 is $83,438 a year, higher than 69% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 50256?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50256 are 50119 (Harvey, 3.5 miles), 50044 (Bussey, 4.7 miles), 50143 (Leighton, 7.1 miles) and 50116 (Hamilton, 7.3 miles).