50233 ZIP Code — Redfield, IA

Dallas County, Iowa

ZIP code 50233 is located in Redfield, Iowa, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 50.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,480 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50233

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 $196,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,500. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50233 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,480

population

50.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50233 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50233

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50233. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Redfield	Acceptable
Redfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50146 Linden (4.6 mi) 50216 Panora (9.2 mi) 50250 Stuart (9.7 mi) 50003 Adel (9.9 mi) 50070 Dexter (11.3 mi) 50072 Earlham (11.8 mi) 50167 Minburn (11.9 mi) 50164 Menlo (12 mi) 50069 De Soto (12.5 mi) 50277 Yale (13 mi) 50066 Dawson (13.2 mi) 50048 Casey (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,480
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	50.33 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.6139
Longitude	-94.2345
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	33.3%	25.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	31.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	9.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,480

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$82,500

Median household income

$31,130

Per capita income

$196,700

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

90.2%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

605

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

114

35–44

105

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	361	24.4%
18 and over	1,119	75.6%
65 and over	282	19.1%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,438	97.2%
Two or more races	33	2.2%
Black or African American	9	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	25.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	31.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	9.9%	5.0%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 0.8%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 33.3%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	0.8%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	33.3%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$82,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 11.9%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,700
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	90.2%
Renter occupied	9.8%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	87.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	37.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	13.3%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	42.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.2%
Electricity	10.9%
Propane / LP gas	31.6%
Wood	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	343	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	85	14.3%
Male householder, no spouse	85	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	81	13.6%
Households with children under 18	176	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	237	39.9%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.6%	13.9%
Married	62.8%	60.1%
Separated	0.0%	2.3%
Widowed	0.7%	3.7%
Divorced	16.9%	19.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 19.1%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	12.9%
Kindergarten	23	7.2%
Elementary school	185	58.0%
High school	59	18.5%
College / grad school	11	3.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.0%

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Finance & real estate 12.3%

Retail trade 11.5%

Professional & management 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Other services 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Construction 3.3%

Information 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Public administration 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	6.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.2

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 10.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	10.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.0%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	72.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,409	95.2%
Spanish	7	0.5%
Other Indo-European	7	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,473	99.5%
Born in same state	1,468	99.2%
Born in different state	1,308	88.4%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.5%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	317	21.4%
Italian	276	18.6%
Polish	112	7.6%
Arab	61	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	1.6%
Dutch	19	1.3%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50233

What city is ZIP code 50233 in?

ZIP code 50233 is primarily assigned to Redfield, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50233 in?

ZIP code 50233 falls within Dallas County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50233 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 50233 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50233 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 50233 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 50233?

ZIP code 50233 has an estimated population of 1,480 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50233?

The median home value in ZIP code 50233 is $196,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 50233 in?

ZIP code 50233 observes the CST timezone.