| City: | Saint Marys, Iowa |
| County: | Warren County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:10:05 AM |
| Population: | 108 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 641 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.3085, -93.7316 |
| Land Area: | 0.141 sq mi |
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Saint Marys is a small rural community in Warren County, Iowa, with 108 residents and 44 households. Despite its small size, the post office maintains 55 PO Boxes, serving not just the immediate village but also people from the surrounding countryside. This is classified as a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the service area, making the post office an essential hub for the region.
The community sits on just 0.60 square miles of land, with a street pattern centered on R45 Highway (the main route with 9 delivery points) and small-town streets like Iowa Street, School Street, and Nevada Street. Some streets carry saint-themed names including St Johns Street and St James Street, fitting the town's name. One apartment building on Iowa Street provides the only multi-family housing in the area.
With a median household income of $78,750 and median home values of $168,800, Saint Marys is a working-class community where 77% of households own their homes. The median age of 37.5 years indicates a mix of working-age adults and families. Nearly everyone (96%) is White, and all residents were born in the United States. Mail arrives via a single rural carrier route serving the compact territory.
Just 4 business establishments operate here, employing 12 people total. The largest employment sector is transportation, warehousing, and utilities (49% of workers), which isn't surprising given the rural highway location. About 28% of workers commute from home, and equal numbers drive alone or carpool to jobs elsewhere.
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Saint Marys, IA 50241This is a PO Box Only Zone, so street addresses won't receive mail delivery.
Street names reflect a small Iowa village with saint-themed streets and a highway corridor serving as the main route.
ZIP Code 50241 has 108 residents and 44 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 37.5 years, slightly younger than the state (38.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.3% male and 53.7% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.3%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 108Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 96Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 766.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $77,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 44Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $195,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.45Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.58Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 131 | 112 | 96 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 108 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.5
Male Median Age: 40
Female Median Age: 37.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Female | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 7 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| White: | 104 | 97.20% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 2.80% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 50 | 46.30% | 40.0 years |
| Females: | 58 | 53.70% | 37.5 years |
| Total: | 108 | 100% | 37.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 94 | 97.92% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 2.08% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.08% |
| Total Population: | 96 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 94 | 97.92% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 2.08% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $77,500, which is falls short of the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $77,500. Family households earn a median of $131,250 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $131,250). By gender, male median income is $101,750 and female is $81,250, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $20,500 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.4%, which is on par with the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.2%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $58,125 | $61,429 | $78,750 | $77,500 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $61,250 | $0 | $0 | $131,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,563 | $57,500 | $68,750 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $48,750 | $0 | $83,750 | $101,750 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $78,750 | $81,250 |
| Employed: | 53 | 56.99% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 6.45% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 34 | 36.56% |
| Total: | 93 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 17 | 32.08% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 14 | 26.42% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 13 | 24.53% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 9 | 16.98% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 53 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $195,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $195,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $128,600 | $148,200 | $168,800 | $195,000 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 14.29% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 14.29% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 10 | 71.43% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,042 | $1,125 | $1,300 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 20 | 45.45% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 10 | 22.73% |
| Renter Occupied: | 14 | 31.82% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 44 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 44 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 44 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 39 | 88.64% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5 | 11.36% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 44 | 100% |
In 2024, 23.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 86.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 6.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (81.82%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 1.22% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 10 | 12.20% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 32 | 39.02% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 13.41% |
| Associate's degree: | 9 | 10.98% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 14.63% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 8.54% |
| Total: | 82 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 71 | 86.59% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 19 | 23.17% |
| Private Insurance: | 75 | 70.09% |
| Public Insurance: | 30 | 28.04% |
| No Insurance: | 2 | 1.87% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 105 | 98.13% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 1 | 9.09% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1 | 9.09% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 9 | 81.82% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 9.09% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 10 | 90.91% |
ZIP Code 50241 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 12 people with an annual payroll of $215,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 68Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $57,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $215,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 12Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 50241 is located in Warren County, Iowa, within the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19780) and Iowa's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 569,633 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 50241. It covers 0.141 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 19780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 569,633Source: Census |
| MSA: | Des Moines, IA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.141 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 12048.84 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1970095Source: Census |
| Place Name: | St. Marys city; IowaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 50241 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.