50029 ZIP Code — Bayard, IA

Guthrie County, Iowa

ZIP code 50029 is located in Bayard, Iowa, within Guthrie County. It covers approximately 38.41 square miles and serves a population of 550 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 50029

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 $75,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,469. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 50029 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

550
population
38.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50029 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50029

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City Status
Bayard Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50026 Bagley (6.2 mi) 50058 Coon Rapids (8.1 mi) 50115 Guthrie Center (10.1 mi) 50277 Yale (11.1 mi) 51462 Scranton (12.5 mi) 50216 Panora (12.9 mi) 50128 Jamaica (13.2 mi) 51440 Dedham (14.1 mi) 50129 Jefferson (15.1 mi) 50066 Dawson (17.4 mi) 51443 Glidden (18.4 mi) 50235 Rippey (18.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 550
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 077
Geography
Land area 38.41 sq mi
Water area 0.03 sq mi
Latitude 41.8269
Longitude -94.5511
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 712
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.3% 42.5% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 33.1% 33.0% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 11.0% 21.1% 21.5%
Over $200k 1.6% 3.4% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

550
Population
14
People per sq mi
46.4
Median age
$45,469
Median household income
$23,461
Per capita income
$75,300
Median home value
$785
Median monthly rent
85.9%
Home ownership
18.5%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
262
Housing units
5.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
16
Under 5
15
22
5–9
20
23
10–14
21
10
15–19
9
8
20–24
8
29
25–34
26
33
35–44
31
14
45–54
13
26
55–59
24
20
60–64
19
75
65–74
70
2
75–84
2
7
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813624.7%
18 and over41475.3%
65 and over16329.6%
Median age46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%
Black or African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or more races 1.8%
Other race 1.2%
GroupCount%
White51892.2%
Black or African American152.7%
Hispanic or Latino122.1%
Two or more races101.8%
Other race71.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.3% 42.5% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 33.1% 33.0% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 11.0% 21.1% 21.5%
Over $200k 1.6% 3.4% 5.0%
Under $10k 7.2%
$10k–$15k 4.0%
$15k–$25k 11.6%
$25k–$35k 18.9%
$35k–$50k 13.3%
$50k–$75k 21.7%
$75k–$100k 14.9%
$100k–$150k 5.2%
$150k–$200k 1.6%
$200k+ 1.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.2%
$10k–$15k4.0%
$15k–$25k11.6%
$25k–$35k18.9%
$35k–$50k13.3%
$50k–$75k21.7%
$75k–$100k14.9%
$100k–$150k5.2%
$150k–$200k1.6%
$200k+1.6%
Median income$45,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.0%
$50k–$100k 35.5%
$100k–$150k 21.0%
$150k–$200k 2.3%
$200k–$300k 6.1%
$300k–$500k 1.9%
$500k–$1M 4.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$75,300
Median rent / month$785
Owner occupied85.9%
Renter occupied14.1%
Vacant16.2%
Single-family detached89.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.7%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.17

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.0%
2010–20191.0%
2000–20090.7%
1990–19990.7%
1980–19893.7%
1970–197912.1%
1960–19697.1%
1950–19596.1%
1940–19497.7%
1939 or earlier58.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.7%
1 bedroom6.1%
2 bedrooms22.6%
3 bedrooms48.5%
4 bedrooms16.5%
5+ bedrooms5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.6%
1 vehicle20.5%
2 vehicles52.6%
3 or more25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas45.0%
Electricity21.3%
Propane / LP gas33.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13855.4%
Cohabiting couple72.8%
Male householder, no spouse4618.5%
Female householder, no spouse5823.3%
Households with children under 186526.1%
Households with seniors (65+)11445.8%
Average household size2.19

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.5%9.3%
Married63.3%65.1%
Separated2.3%0.0%
Widowed1.4%5.1%
Divorced10.6%20.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 4.5%
HS graduate 55.5%
Some college, no degree 24.6%
Associate's degree 9.8%
Bachelor's degree 4.3%
Graduate / professional 1.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.5%
Bachelor's or higher5.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1717.7%
Kindergarten22.1%
Elementary school5860.4%
High school1919.8%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.1%
Manufacturing 15.7%
Education & healthcare 15.3%
Wholesale trade 10.1%
Retail trade 8.6%
Transportation & utilities 7.8%
Construction 5.2%
Professional & management 5.2%
Finance & real estate 4.5%
Other services 4.5%
Public administration 1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.9%
Service8.6%
Sales & office11.9%
Natural resources & construction22.4%
Production & transportation30.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.9%
Government11.6%
Self-employed8.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.5%
Carpool5.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk9.8%
Work from home1.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.9

Poverty

All people 18.5%
Under 18 years 34.6%
18 and over 13.3%
Married-couple families 6.5%
Female-led households 86.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.0%
Retirement income20.1%
Supplemental Security6.8%
Cash public assistance7.6%
Food stamps / SNAP14.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.6%
High blood pressure35.3%
High cholesterol34.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis27.1%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.7%
Binge drinking21.3%
No physical activity26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.4%
Depression16.7%
Fair or poor health12.9%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.2%
Visited dentist68.0%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss13.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5112.3%
Disability%
Any disability8.5%
Under 186.6%
18–64 years8.4%
65 and over10.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.2%
Public insurance51.6%
No insurance1.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only51994.4%
Spanish51.0%
Other Indo-European51.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)54298.5%
Born in same state54098.2%
Born in different state46384.2%
Foreign born20.4%
Naturalized citizen81.5%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French7313.3%
Italian6010.9%
Arab509.1%
AncestryCount%
Dutch244.4%
English122.2%
German20.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.3%
Internet access89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50029

What city is ZIP code 50029 in?

ZIP code 50029 is primarily assigned to Bayard, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50029 in?

ZIP code 50029 falls within Guthrie County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50029 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 50029 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50029?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 50029 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 50029 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 50029 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 50029 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 50029 in?

ZIP code 50029 observes the CST timezone.

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