ZIP code 50851: Lenox, IA
50851 is a ZIP code in Lenox, Iowa, mainly in Taylor County. About 2,193 people live here.
- Population
- 2,193
- Median household income
- $70,926
- Typical home value
- $156,300+8.4% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,054gross, per month
- Median age
- 40.3
- Homeowners
- 78.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 50851 details
| City | Lenox |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Taylor County (also partly Adams County, Union County, Ringgold County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 132.6 sq mi, plus 0.5 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 17 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 17.1 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.90858, -94.53703 |
Median rent in 50851 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $462/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,243/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 50851
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50840 | Clearfield, IA | 8.7 mi | 552 |
| 50862 | Sharpsburg, IA | 8.9 mi | 123 |
| 50842 | Cromwell, IA | 9.9 mi | 99 |
| 50859 | Prescott, IA | 11.4 mi | 676 |
| 50845 | Diagonal, IA | 11.6 mi | 831 |
| 50801 | Creston, IA | 13.7 mi | 9,034 |
| 50841 | Corning, IA | 13.9 mi | 2,340 |
| 50848 | Gravity, IA | 14.4 mi | 256 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 50851?
A typical home in ZIP code 50851 is worth about $156,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $70,926 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Iowa average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $156,300 homeWhat can a $70,926 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 50851
What city is ZIP code 50851?
ZIP code 50851 is in Lenox, IA, in Taylor County.
What county is ZIP code 50851 in?
50851 is mainly in Taylor County, Iowa, and partly in Adams County, Union County and Ringgold County.
What is the population of ZIP code 50851?
About 2,193 people live in ZIP code 50851, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 50851 in?
50851 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.