🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

50248

Story City

ZIP Code 50248 is a standard zip code serving Story City, Story City, Iowa (IA), in Story County, United States. It has an estimated population of 4,420 with a median household income of $58,561. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Iowa (IA)
County: Story
City: Story City
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.183500
Longitude: -93.598800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 81.65 mi²
Water Area: 0.04 mi²
Population Density: 54.0 people per mi² (40th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.296144°N, 42.106728°S, -93.501824°E, -93.757017°W

With 4,420 residents spread across 81.65 square miles, this area has a population density of 54.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

4,420

Population

55th percentile

$58,561

Median Income

70th percentile

$138,200

Median Home Value

55th percentile

81.65 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 50248 is $58,561, and the median home value is $138,200.

Housing

2,004

Total Units

1,860

Occupied Units

92.8%

Occupancy Rate

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