50002 ZIP Code — Adair, IA

Adair County, Iowa

ZIP code 50002 is located in Adair, Iowa, within Adair County. It covers approximately 110.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,505 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50002

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($69,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50002 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,505

population

110.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50002 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50002

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Adair	Acceptable
Adair	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50048 Casey (7.5 mi) 50020 Anita (8.3 mi) 50115 Guthrie Center (12.3 mi) 50076 Exira (12.7 mi) 50164 Menlo (13.1 mi) 50042 Brayton (13.6 mi) 50274 Wiota (13.6 mi) 50250 Stuart (16.5 mi) 50846 Fontanelle (16.6 mi) 50837 Bridgewater (18.6 mi) 50216 Panora (18.9 mi) 50022 Atlantic (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,505
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	110.58 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	41.5173
Longitude	-94.6556
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	46.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	8.2%	3.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,505

Population

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$69,375

Median household income

$43,012

Per capita income

$156,600

Median home value

$876

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

579

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

119

45–54

121

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	335	22.3%
18 and over	1,170	77.7%
65 and over	227	15.1%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,459	95.6%
Two or more races	46	3%
Hispanic or Latino	21	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	46.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	8.2%	3.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 20.5%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 12.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	20.5%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	12.5%
Median income	$69,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 20.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,600
Median rent / month	$876
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	35.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	35.7%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.8%
Electricity	16.7%
Propane / LP gas	38.3%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	400	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	27	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	83	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	130	20.3%
Households with children under 18	170	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	179	28.0%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	16.0%
Married	67.9%	63.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	12.0%
Divorced	9.5%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 43.3%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 19.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	5.1%
Kindergarten	13	5.5%
Elementary school	71	30.0%
High school	66	27.8%
College / grad school	75	31.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.2%

Wholesale trade 16.0%

Education & healthcare 14.8%

Agriculture & mining 13.9%

Retail trade 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Professional & management 5.1%

Construction 4.3%

Other services 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.4%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	30.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.9

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 0.9%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.1%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.8%
Public insurance	29.2%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	25.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,384	92.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,485	98.7%
Born in same state	1,485	98.7%
Born in different state	1,257	83.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	1.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	122	8.1%
Arab	93	6.2%
French	92	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	62	4.1%
English	54	3.6%
Polish	18	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	90.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50002

What city is ZIP code 50002 in?

ZIP code 50002 is primarily assigned to Adair, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50002 in?

ZIP code 50002 falls within Adair County, Iowa.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50002?

The median home value in ZIP code 50002 is $156,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 50002?

ZIP code 50002 has an estimated population of 1,505 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50002?

The median household income in ZIP code 50002 is $69,375, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50002 in?

ZIP code 50002 observes the CST timezone.