50609 ZIP Code — Beaman, IA
Grundy County, Iowa
ZIP code 50609 is located in Beaman, Iowa, within Grundy County. It covers approximately 33.01 square miles and serves a population of 381 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 50609
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 $178,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $85,905.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
381
population
33.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50609 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50609
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50609. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Beaman | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50621 Conrad (5.5 mi)
50635 Gladbrook (7.1 mi)
50148 Liscomb (9.7 mi)
50638 Grundy Center (9.8 mi)
50632 Garwin (12.1 mi)
50669 Reinbeck (12.2 mi)
50005 Albion (13.3 mi)
50258 Union (13.4 mi)
50642 Holland (13.7 mi)
50158 Marshalltown (13.9 mi)
50680 Wellsburg (15.8 mi)
50627 Eldora (15.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 381 |
| Population density | 12 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 075 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 33.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2354 |
| Longitude | -92.8159 |
| 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 | 16.8% | 32.5% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 51.9% | 38.6% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.3% | 22.8% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 16.0% | 6.2% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
381
Population
12
People per sq mi
48.4
Median age
$85,905
Median household income
$49,820
Per capita income
$178,600
Median home value
$763
Median monthly rent
96.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
181
Housing units
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
5–9
1
12
10–14
11
14
15–19
13
16
20–24
16
30
25–34
29
16
35–44
16
21
45–54
21
32
55–59
31
24
60–64
23
26
65–74
24
2
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 44 | 11.5% |
| 18 and over | 337 | 88.5% |
| 65 and over | 54 | 14.2% |
| Median age | 48.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.8%
Two or more races
5.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 361 | 94.8% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 5.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 16.8% | 32.5% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 51.9% | 38.6% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.3% | 22.8% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 16.0% | 6.2% | 5.0% |
$15k–$25k
1.1%
$25k–$35k
1.1%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
28.0%
$75k–$100k
28.0%
$100k–$150k
9.1%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
14.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 1.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 28.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 28.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 14.9% |
| Median income | $85,905 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.7%
$50k–$100k
19.0%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k–$300k
33.9%
$300k–$500k
10.1%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,600 |
| Median rent / month | $763 |
| Owner occupied | 96.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 97.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 52.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.6% |
| 3 or more | 33.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.6% |
| Electricity | 6.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 61.7% |
| Wood | 2.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 122 | 69.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4 | 2.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 33 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 16 | 9.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 30 | 17.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 37 | 21.1% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 18.0% | 17.9% |
| Married | 65.6% | 67.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.7%
HS graduate
43.4%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
25.6%
Graduate / professional
3.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 99.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 25 | 34.2% |
| High school | 23 | 31.5% |
| College / grad school | 25 | 34.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.0%
Manufacturing
20.3%
Agriculture & mining
11.1%
Construction
11.1%
Retail trade
8.5%
Professional & management
8.1%
Wholesale trade
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Other services
3.3%
Public administration
2.6%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.2%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.9% |
| Service | 10.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.6% |
| Production & transportation | 8.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.3% |
| Government | 6.3% |
| Self-employed | 18.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.2% |
| Carpool | 3.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 6.9% |
| Work from home | 11.6% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.5 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.1% |
| Retirement income | 12.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 22.0% |
| No physical activity | 22.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 8.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 67.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 17 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 36.4% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 16.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.2% |
| Public insurance | 29.9% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 15.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 381 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 379 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 376 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 321 | 84.3% |
| Foreign born | 3 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 42 | 11% |
| French | 41 | 10.8% |
| Polish | 39 | 10.2% |
| English | 27 | 7.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9 | 2.4% |
| Dutch | 4 | 1% |
| German | 1 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.9% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50609
What city is ZIP code 50609 in?
ZIP code 50609 is primarily assigned to Beaman, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50609 in?
ZIP code 50609 falls within Grundy County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50609 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 50609 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50609?
The median home value in ZIP code 50609 is $178,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 50609?
ZIP code 50609 has an estimated population of 381 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50609?
The median household income in ZIP code 50609 is $85,905, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50609 in?
ZIP code 50609 observes the CST timezone.