50032 ZIP Code — Berwick, IA

Polk County, Iowa

ZIP code 50032 is located in Berwick, Iowa, within Polk County. It covers approximately 0.43 square miles and serves a population of 702 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50032

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $46,300.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50032 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

702

population

0.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50032 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50032

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50032. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Berwick	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	702
Population density	1,633 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	0.43 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.6658
Longitude	-93.5417
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	515

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.3%	34.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	32.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	25.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

702

Population

1,633

People per sq mi

22.0

Median age

Median household income

$13,353

Per capita income

$46,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

58.4%

Poverty rate

24.3%

Unemployment

265

Housing units

8.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

105

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	291	41.5%
18 and over	411	58.5%
65 and over	152	21.7%
Median age	22.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	702	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.3%	34.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	32.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	25.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	5.0%

Under $10k 23.8%

$15k–$25k 41.9%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$75k–$100k 26.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.8%
$15k–$25k	41.9%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$75k–$100k	26.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 62.6%

$50k–$100k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$46,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	37.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	62.6%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	23.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	34.0%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	26.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	60.8%
3 bedrooms	28.7%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	73.6%
2 vehicles	12.8%
3 or more	13.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	49	18.5%
Cohabiting couple	42	15.8%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	174	65.7%
Households with children under 18	195	73.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	49.8%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.3%	38.5%
Married	29.9%	15.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	26.8%	46.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 20.3%

HS graduate 64.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	252	71.6%
High school	100	28.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 35.2%

Professional & management 29.1%

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.3%
Service	35.7%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	35.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 58.4%

Under 18 years 88.3%

18 and over 37.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.8%
Retirement income	41.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	22.8%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	69.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.3%
65 and over	59.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.9%
Public insurance	72.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	702	100.0%
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)	702	100.0%
Born in same state	702	100.0%
Born in different state	631	89.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	410	58.4%
Italian	162	23.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	88	12.5%
Dutch	13	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50032

What city is ZIP code 50032 in?

ZIP code 50032 is primarily assigned to Berwick, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50032 in?

ZIP code 50032 falls within Polk County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50032?

58% of residents in ZIP code 50032 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 50032 family-oriented?

42% of residents in ZIP code 50032 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50032?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 50032 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 50032 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 50032 in?

ZIP code 50032 observes the CST timezone.