50212 ZIP Code — Ogden, IA

Boone County, Iowa

ZIP code 50212 is located in Ogden, Iowa, within Boone County. It covers approximately 132.10 square miles and serves a population of 3,053 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50212

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 $181,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,680. 34% 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 24 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 50212 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,053

population

132.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50212 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50212

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50212. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ogden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50107 Grand Junction (8.2 mi) 50223 Pilot Mound (8.5 mi) 50064 Dana (9.4 mi) 50036 Boone (10.8 mi) 50235 Rippey (11.3 mi) 50217 Paton (13.5 mi) 50276 Woodward (14.2 mi) 50220 Perry (14.8 mi) 50544 Harcourt (15.5 mi) 50039 Bouton (15.7 mi) 50530 Dayton (16 mi) 50156 Madrid (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,053
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	132.10 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	42.0437
Longitude	-94.0560
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	36.0%	36.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	34.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	24.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,053

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$76,680

Median household income

$40,363

Per capita income

$181,500

Median home value

$737

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

1,109

Housing units

25.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

104

5–9

106

109

10–14

110

15–19

20–24

197

25–34

200

163

35–44

165

188

45–54

190

55–59

60–64

196

65–74

199

103

75–84

105

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	677	22.2%
18 and over	2,376	77.8%
65 and over	656	21.5%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	3,028	99.2%
Two or more races	25	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.0%	36.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	34.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	24.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	26.8%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$76,680

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 15.3%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$181,500
Median rent / month	$737
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	38.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.5%
Electricity	19.7%
Propane / LP gas	21.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	756	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	26	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	151	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	306	24.7%
Households with children under 18	382	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	437	35.3%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	15.5%
Married	64.0%	60.8%
Separated	1.2%	0.9%
Widowed	2.0%	12.6%
Divorced	4.6%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 18.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	82	10.7%
Kindergarten	25	3.3%
Elementary school	359	46.7%
High school	158	20.6%
College / grad school	144	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Retail trade 11.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Professional & management 8.3%

Public administration 7.8%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Construction 6.1%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Other services 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	22.5%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 10.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	21.8%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	175	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	22.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.7%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,873	94.1%
Spanish	4	0.1%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,038	99.5%
Born in same state	3,038	99.5%
Born in different state	2,594	85.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.5%
Not a US citizen	3	20.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	542	17.8%
French	264	8.6%
Polish	205	6.7%
English	173	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	47	1.5%
German	14	0.5%
Dutch	12	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50212

What city is ZIP code 50212 in?

ZIP code 50212 is primarily assigned to Ogden, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50212 in?

ZIP code 50212 falls within Boone County, Iowa.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50212?

The median home value in ZIP code 50212 is $181,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 50212?

ZIP code 50212 has an estimated population of 3,053 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50212?

The median household income in ZIP code 50212 is $76,680, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50212 in?

ZIP code 50212 observes the CST timezone.