50836 ZIP Code — Blockton, IA

Taylor County, Iowa

ZIP code 50836 is located in Blockton, Iowa, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 86.96 square miles and serves a population of 308 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50836

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 $114,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,658. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50836 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

308

population

86.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blockton	Acceptable
Blockton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50860 Redding (7.1 mi) 50835 Benton (7.5 mi) 50840 Clearfield (9.6 mi) 64456 Grant City (11.6 mi) 64486 Sheridan (12.1 mi) 50833 Bedford (12.1 mi) 50854 Mount Ayr (13.3 mi) 64475 Parnell (14.1 mi) 50862 Sharpsburg (14.1 mi) 50845 Diagonal (15.5 mi) 64499 Worth (15.6 mi) 50851 Lenox (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	308
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	86.96 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	40.6484
Longitude	-94.4903
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	52.4%	45.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	16.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

308

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$75,658

Median household income

$40,041

Per capita income

$114,500

Median home value

$713

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

145

Housing units

14.9%

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	54	17.5%
18 and over	254	82.5%
65 and over	79	25.6%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	304	97.7%
Two or more races	4	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	3	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	45.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	16.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	26.6%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$75,658

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.3%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$1M+ 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,500
Median rent / month	$713
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	90.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	3.3%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	45.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	37.0%
3 bedrooms	32.0%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	31.6%
Propane / LP gas	65.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	78	49.4%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.6%
Male householder, no spouse	44	27.8%
Female householder, no spouse	35	22.2%
Households with children under 18	36	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	39.2%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	18.0%
Married	57.8%	55.4%
Separated	0.0%	6.5%
Widowed	3.1%	13.7%
Divorced	20.3%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 17.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	10.4%
Kindergarten	2	4.2%
Elementary school	26	54.2%
High school	14	29.2%
College / grad school	1	2.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.2%

Agriculture & mining 17.8%

Construction 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Professional & management 5.2%

Other services 3.4%

Retail trade 2.9%

Public administration 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.8%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	5.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.7%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.3%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	300	97.4%
Spanish	3	1.0%
Other Indo-European	3	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	304	98.7%
Born in same state	304	98.7%
Born in different state	229	74.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	35	11.4%
Italian	25	8.1%
Arab	20	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	6	1.9%
English	3	1%
Polish	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.3%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50836

What city is ZIP code 50836 in?

ZIP code 50836 is primarily assigned to Blockton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50836 in?

ZIP code 50836 falls within Taylor County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50836 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 50836 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50836?

15% 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 50836 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 50836 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50836?

The median home value in ZIP code 50836 is $114,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 50836 in?

ZIP code 50836 observes the CST timezone.