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Zip Code 50049 — Chariton, IA

ZIP Code 50049 is associated with Chariton, IA, in Lucas County. The listed population estimate is 6,414; estimated density is 11.9 people per square mile. Among records with population estimates, it ranks #1 of 5 in Lucas County and #119 of 969 in IA.
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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code50049
Primary CityChariton
State / ProvinceIA
CountyLucas
Total Population6,414
Population Density11.9 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

How 50049 Compares

MetricZIP 50049Lucas County recordsIA records
Population estimate6,4148,741 (sum)3,210,984 (sum)
Population Density11.9 /sq mi----
County population rank#1 of 5----
State population rank#119 of 969----

Regional sums combine the population estimates in the listed ZIP records; they are not official county or state population totals.

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