50003 ZIP Code — Adel, IA
Dallas County, Iowa
ZIP code 50003 is located in Adel, Iowa, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 115.00 square miles and serves a population of 9,263 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50003
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $362,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($99,564) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
9,263
population
115.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50003 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50003
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50003. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Adel | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50069 De Soto (6.1 mi)
50063 Dallas Center (7.4 mi)
50167 Minburn (7.6 mi)
50263 Waukee (9.5 mi)
50038 Booneville (9.9 mi)
50233 Redfield (9.9 mi)
50146 Linden (10.6 mi)
50072 Earlham (11.1 mi)
50261 Van Meter (12.1 mi)
50323 Urbandale (12.1 mi)
50325 Clive (13.5 mi)
50111 Grimes (13.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,263 |
| Population density | 81 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 115.00 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.77 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6237 |
| Longitude | -94.0425 |
| 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 | 26.0% | 25.9% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 32.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.9% | 31.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 13.3% | 9.9% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
9,263
Population
81
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$99,564
Median household income
$53,255
Per capita income
$362,400
Median home value
$843
Median monthly rent
75.7%
Home ownership
5.5%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
2,814
Housing units
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
439
Under 5
427
323
5–9
313
346
10–14
336
202
15–19
196
195
20–24
189
349
25–34
339
960
35–44
932
601
45–54
585
292
55–59
284
309
60–64
300
400
65–74
388
189
75–84
183
94
85+
92
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,405 | 26.0% |
| 18 and over | 6,858 | 74.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,346 | 14.5% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.5%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Other race
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,515 | 88.5% |
| Two or more races | 378 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 363 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 211 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.0% | 25.9% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.9% | 32.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.9% | 31.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 13.3% | 9.9% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
13.2%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
22.6%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k+
17.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.5% |
| $200k+ | 17.6% |
| Median income | $99,564 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
4.2%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k–$300k
20.4%
$300k–$500k
33.8%
$500k–$1M
22.3%
$1M+
5.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $362,400 |
| Median rent / month | $843 |
| Owner occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter occupied | 24.3% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 81.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 30.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% |
| 3 or more | 34.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.7% |
| Electricity | 21.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 24.7% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,261 | 64.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 169 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 424 | 12.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 659 | 18.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,173 | 33.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 984 | 28.0% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.8% | 16.0% |
| Married | 65.7% | 66.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
20.1%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
32.7%
Graduate / professional
11.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 204 | 10.5% |
| Kindergarten | 125 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,073 | 55.3% |
| High school | 265 | 13.6% |
| College / grad school | 275 | 14.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Finance & real estate
17.9%
Professional & management
14.5%
Retail trade
9.9%
Construction
9.7%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Other services
3.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Public administration
2.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.0%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.9% |
| Service | 12.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.4% |
| Production & transportation | 4.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.2% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 9.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 13.4% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
5.5%
Under 18 years
2.2%
18 and over
6.7%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.8% |
| Retirement income | 20.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 21.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.9% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 7.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 73.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 9.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 364 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 26.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.5% |
| Public insurance | 24.8% |
| No insurance | 3.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,397 | 90.7% |
| Spanish | 110 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 49 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,058 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 8,918 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 7,194 | 77.7% |
| Foreign born | 140 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 205 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 81 | 39.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,113 | 12% |
| Italian | 966 | 10.4% |
| Arab | 435 | 4.7% |
| Polish | 269 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 211 | 2.3% |
| Dutch | 116 | 1.3% |
| German | 10 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.9% |
| Internet access | 94.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50003
What city is ZIP code 50003 in?
ZIP code 50003 is primarily assigned to Adel, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50003 in?
ZIP code 50003 falls within Dallas County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50003?
The median home value in ZIP code 50003 is $362,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 50003?
ZIP code 50003 has an estimated population of 9,263 residents, with a density of 81 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50003?
The median household income in ZIP code 50003 is $99,564, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50003 in?
ZIP code 50003 observes the CST timezone.