Zip Code 50049 — Chariton, IA

50049 is a ZIP Code associated with Chariton, IA, located within Lucas. The postal region supports an estimated population of 6,414 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 11.9 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026

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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code50049
Primary CityChariton
State / ProvinceIA
CountyLucas
Total Population6,414
Median Household IncomeData Pending
Total Housing UnitsData Pending
Population Density11.9 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

How 50049 Compares

MetricZIP 50049Lucas CountyIA State Average
Population6,4148,7413,210,984
Median IncomeData PendingN/AN/A
Population Density11.9 /sq mi----

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP CodeCityDistancePopulationMedian Income
Zip 50272Williamson4.0 mi190N/A
Zip 50238Russell7.8 mi1,195N/A
Zip 50151Lucas10.9 mi727N/A
Zip 50068Derby11.1 mi215N/A
Zip 50139Lacona11.3 mi1,025N/A

Data Sources & Methodology: Geographic coordinates and ZIP Code assignments are derived from underlying geographic and postal datasets. Note that ZIP Codes are USPS postal delivery areas, while Census ZCTAs are statistical approximation areas. Read full methodology →