50036 ZIP Code — Boone, IA
Boone County, Iowa
ZIP code 50036 is located in Boone, Iowa, within Boone County. It covers approximately 191.68 square miles and serves a population of 16,418 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50036
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 $157,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $72,440. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 50036 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
16,418
population
191.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50036 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50036
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Boone | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50014 Ames (8.3 mi)
50223 Pilot Mound (10.7 mi)
50212 Ogden (10.8 mi)
50105 Gilbert (11 mi)
50011 Ames (11.6 mi)
50013 Ames (11.7 mi)
50012 Ames (12.5 mi)
50248 Story City (13.3 mi)
50156 Madrid (13.6 mi)
50249 Stratford (14.2 mi)
50010 Ames (14.3 mi)
50246 Stanhope (15.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,418 |
| Population density | 86 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 191.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.63 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.0872 |
| Longitude | -93.8531 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 515 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.5% | 36.7% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 34.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 24.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
16,418
Population
86
People per sq mi
39.8
Median age
$72,440
Median household income
$36,864
Per capita income
$157,000
Median home value
$844
Median monthly rent
77.5%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
0.8%
Unemployment
5,786
Housing units
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
480
Under 5
456
520
5–9
494
443
10–14
420
525
15–19
498
526
20–24
500
1,158
25–34
1,100
1,140
35–44
1,083
1,016
45–54
964
603
55–59
573
557
60–64
529
860
65–74
817
471
75–84
448
122
85+
115
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,460 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 12,958 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,833 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.7%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Other race
1.3%
Black or African American
1%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,429 | 91.7% |
| Two or more races | 559 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 400 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 215 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 176 | 1% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.5% | 36.7% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 34.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 24.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $72,440 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.7%
$50k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
23.6%
$150k–$200k
18.3%
$200k–$300k
17.2%
$300k–$500k
12.5%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,000 |
| Median rent / month | $844 |
| Owner occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter occupied | 22.5% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
| Single-family detached | 78.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 33.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.6% |
| Electricity | 20.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.4% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,413 | 51.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 511 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,439 | 21.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,298 | 19.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,036 | 30.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,945 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.0% | 20.9% |
| Married | 48.6% | 54.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
33.4%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
14.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 240 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 328 | 9.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,252 | 37.6% |
| High school | 881 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 630 | 18.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.7%
Retail trade
15.8%
Construction
10.3%
Manufacturing
10.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Professional & management
6.7%
Other services
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Public administration
4.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.0% |
| Service | 19.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.0% |
| Production & transportation | 20.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.4% |
| Government | 15.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.5% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 7.6% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
5.8%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
8.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.7% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| High blood pressure | 32.7% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 22.4% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.1% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 65.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 768 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 31.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.4% |
| Public insurance | 35.0% |
| No insurance | 5.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,482 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 43 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 19 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 24 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,281 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 16,213 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 13,366 | 81.4% |
| Foreign born | 68 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 137 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 85 | 62.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,056 | 12.5% |
| French | 1,820 | 11.1% |
| Polish | 1,660 | 10.1% |
| Arab | 705 | 4.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 641 | 3.9% |
| Dutch | 285 | 1.7% |
| German | 26 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 93.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50036
What city is ZIP code 50036 in?
ZIP code 50036 is primarily assigned to Boone, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50036 in?
ZIP code 50036 falls within Boone County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50036?
The median home value in ZIP code 50036 is $157,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 50036?
ZIP code 50036 has an estimated population of 16,418 residents, with a density of 86 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50036?
The median household income in ZIP code 50036 is $72,440, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50036 in?
ZIP code 50036 observes the CST timezone.