50028 ZIP Code — Baxter, IA

Jasper County, Iowa

ZIP code 50028 is located in Baxter, Iowa, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 45.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,776 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50028

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 $176,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,235. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 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 30 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 50028 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,776

population

45.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50028 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50028

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50028. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baxter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50168 Mingo (5.8 mi) 50234 Rhodes (5.9 mi) 50055 Collins (8.1 mi) 50208 Newton (8.5 mi) 50162 Melbourne (8.8 mi) 50054 Colfax (9.3 mi) 50141 Laurel (11 mi) 50120 Haverhill (12.8 mi) 50247 State Center (13.4 mi) 50161 Maxwell (13.9 mi) 50169 Mitchellville (14.3 mi) 50135 Kellogg (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,776
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	45.26 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.8119
Longitude	-93.1547
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	37.0%	40.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	20.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,776

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$73,235

Median household income

$39,037

Per capita income

$176,600

Median home value

$650

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

636

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

124

25–34

132

128

35–44

137

45–54

55–59

60–64

111

65–74

118

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	383	21.6%
18 and over	1,393	78.4%
65 and over	370	20.8%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Two or more races 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,751	97.9%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.7%
Other race	13	0.7%
Two or more races	10	0.6%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	40.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	20.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$73,235

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 16.2%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,600
Median rent / month	$650
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	34.3%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	40.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.3%
Electricity	16.4%
Propane / LP gas	29.9%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	362	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	36	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	126	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	176	25.1%
Households with children under 18	237	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	241	34.4%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	14.8%
Married	56.1%	58.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	12.4%
Divorced	17.2%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 17.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	5.2%
Kindergarten	59	13.8%
Elementary school	192	45.1%
High school	83	19.5%
College / grad school	70	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Construction 14.3%

Finance & real estate 11.2%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Retail trade 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Other services 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Professional & management 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Public administration 2.7%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	22.5%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	22.7%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.9%
Public insurance	33.4%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,705	96.0%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,757	98.9%
Born in same state	1,753	98.7%
Born in different state	1,523	85.8%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.1%
Not a US citizen	17	89.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	200	11.3%
Italian	173	9.7%
English	134	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	124	7%
Polish	40	2.3%
Dutch	17	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50028

What city is ZIP code 50028 in?

ZIP code 50028 is primarily assigned to Baxter, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50028 in?

ZIP code 50028 falls within Jasper County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50028 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 50028 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50028?

The median home value in ZIP code 50028 is $176,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 50028?

ZIP code 50028 has an estimated population of 1,776 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50028?

The median household income in ZIP code 50028 is $73,235, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50028 in?

ZIP code 50028 observes the CST timezone.