50027 ZIP Code — Barnes City, IA

Mahaska County, Iowa

ZIP code 50027 is located in Barnes City, Iowa, within Mahaska County. It covers approximately 27.70 square miles and serves a population of 288 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50027

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 $77,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $51,477. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 50027 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

288

population

27.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50027 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50027

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barnes City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50104 Gibson (5.7 mi) 50207 New Sharon (7.4 mi) 50268 What Cheer (8.2 mi) 52586 Rose Hill (8.5 mi) 50171 Montezuma (9.4 mi) 50136 Keswick (10.2 mi) 52222 Deep River (12.3 mi) 52561 Fremont (16.4 mi) 52577 Oskaloosa (16.7 mi) 52534 Beacon (16.7 mi) 50143 Leighton (17.4 mi) 52543 Cedar (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	288
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	27.70 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	41.4663
Longitude	-92.4849
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.3%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	1.3%	17.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

288

Population

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$51,477

Median household income

$24,848

Per capita income

$77,300

Median home value

$819

Median monthly rent

67.8%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

114

Housing units

2.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	31	10.8%
18 and over	257	89.2%
65 and over	57	19.8%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	274	94.5%
Two or more races	14	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.3%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	1.3%	17.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 44.7%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	44.7%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	4.6%
Median income	$51,477

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%

$50k–$100k 65.0%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,300
Median rent / month	$819
Owner occupied	67.8%
Renter occupied	32.2%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	1.2%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	33.1%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	38.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	44.8%
3 bedrooms	36.8%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	13.8%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	53.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.7%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	27.6%
Wood	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	77	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	31	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	40	26.3%
Households with children under 18	36	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	47	30.9%
Average household size	1.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	26.8%
Married	51.7%	59.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	4.1%
Divorced	22.4%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 66.0%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 1.9%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	2.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	7.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	6	23.1%
High school	16	61.5%
College / grad school	2	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.2%

Construction 23.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.0%

Education & healthcare 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Retail trade 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 1.5%

Other services 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	3.1%
Service	35.4%
Sales & office	4.1%
Natural resources & construction	32.8%
Production & transportation	24.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	97.4%
Government	2.1%
Self-employed	0.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	50.7

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 38.7%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 81.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	7.2%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	14.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.6%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	27.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	276	95.8%
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)	288	100.0%
Born in same state	288	100.0%
Born in different state	258	89.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	6.6%
Arab	14	4.9%
French	8	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	1%
Polish	3	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.8%
Internet access	82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50027

What city is ZIP code 50027 in?

ZIP code 50027 is primarily assigned to Barnes City, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50027 in?

ZIP code 50027 falls within Mahaska County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50027?

2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50027?

18% of residents in ZIP code 50027 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50027?

The median home value in ZIP code 50027 is $77,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 50027?

ZIP code 50027 has an estimated population of 288 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50027 in?

ZIP code 50027 observes the CST timezone.