50833 ZIP Code — Bedford, IA

Taylor County, Iowa

ZIP code 50833 is located in Bedford, Iowa, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 212.91 square miles and serves a population of 2,139 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 50833

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 $105,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,182. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50833 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,139

population

212.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50833 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50833

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50833. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bedford	Acceptable
Bedford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51646 New Market (8.2 mi) 50848 Gravity (9.3 mi) 50862 Sharpsburg (9.9 mi) 64461 Hopkins (11.5 mi) 50840 Clearfield (12 mi) 50836 Blockton (12.1 mi) 64475 Parnell (12.9 mi) 64476 Pickering (16.2 mi) 51631 Braddyville (16.7 mi) 64486 Sheridan (16.8 mi) 50835 Benton (17.3 mi) 64431 Clearmont (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,139
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	212.91 sq mi
Water area	1.32 sq mi
Latitude	40.6850
Longitude	-94.7167
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	40.9%	45.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	16.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	4.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,139

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$63,182

Median household income

$30,081

Per capita income

$105,300

Median home value

$611

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

877

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

139

25–34

137

111

35–44

110

106

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

147

65–74

144

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	495	23.1%
18 and over	1,644	76.9%
65 and over	486	22.7%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,056	95%
Two or more races	50	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	26	1.2%
Other race	26	1.2%
Black or African American	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.9%	45.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	16.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	4.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	23.6%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$63,182

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.3%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,300
Median rent / month	$611
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	48.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.9%
Electricity	21.9%
Propane / LP gas	23.0%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	449	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	61	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	167	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	213	23.9%
Households with children under 18	251	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	348	39.1%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	18.3%
Married	53.6%	55.5%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	10.7%
Divorced	17.4%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	9.2%
Kindergarten	21	4.7%
Elementary school	202	45.5%
High school	78	17.6%
College / grad school	102	23.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Manufacturing 21.4%

Construction 8.1%

Retail trade 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Other services 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Public administration 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Professional & management 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.5%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	15.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.1%
Carpool	15.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.6%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 6.5%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	142	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.2%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,986	92.8%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,130	99.6%
Born in same state	2,130	99.6%
Born in different state	1,107	51.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.4%
Not a US citizen	5	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	471	22%
Italian	223	10.4%
Arab	179	8.4%
English	34	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	22	1%
Polish	16	0.7%
Norwegian	8	0.4%
German	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50833

What city is ZIP code 50833 in?

ZIP code 50833 is primarily assigned to Bedford, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50833 in?

ZIP code 50833 falls within Taylor County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50833 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 50833 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50833?

The median home value in ZIP code 50833 is $105,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 50833?

ZIP code 50833 has an estimated population of 2,139 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50833?

The median household income in ZIP code 50833 is $63,182, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50833 in?

ZIP code 50833 observes the CST timezone.