50519 ZIP Code — Bode, IA

Humboldt County, Iowa

ZIP code 50519 is located in Bode, Iowa, within Humboldt County. It covers approximately 53.65 square miles and serves a population of 678 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50519

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 $107,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The gap between median ($66,563) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

678

population

53.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50519 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50519

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50519. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bode	Acceptable
Bode	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50558 Livermore (6 mi) 50570 Ottosen (6.2 mi) 50582 Rutland (8.5 mi) 50560 Lu Verne (8.7 mi) 50597 West Bend (9.6 mi) 50520 Bradgate (10.9 mi) 50511 Algona (11.8 mi) 50548 Humboldt (12.8 mi) 50529 Dakota City (13.1 mi) 50577 Renwick (14.5 mi) 50581 Rolfe (14.8 mi) 50598 Whittemore (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	678
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	53.65 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.9075
Longitude	-94.2661
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	515

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	42.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	34.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	19.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.7%	3.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

678

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$66,563

Median household income

$38,838

Per capita income

$107,800

Median home value

$564

Median monthly rent

70.6%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

226

Housing units

25.3%

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	151	22.3%
18 and over	527	77.7%
65 and over	171	25.2%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.3%

Hispanic or Latino 15%

Two or more races 12.3%

Other race 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	553	69.3%
Hispanic or Latino	120	15%
Two or more races	98	12.3%
Other race	27	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	42.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	34.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	19.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.7%	3.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$66,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 38.7%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,800
Median rent / month	$564
Owner occupied	70.6%
Renter occupied	29.4%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	94.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.6%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	42.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	36.2%
4 bedrooms	25.6%
5+ bedrooms	12.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	14.2%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	39.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	15.6%
Propane / LP gas	79.1%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	136	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	33	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	75	26.6%
Female householder, no spouse	38	13.5%
Households with children under 18	73	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	39.7%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	31.1%
Married	51.6%	56.3%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	7.1%	4.7%
Divorced	11.0%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	7.4%
Kindergarten	7	4.7%
Elementary school	63	42.3%
High school	48	32.2%
College / grad school	20	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Construction 14.5%

Agriculture & mining 13.9%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Retail trade 10.6%

Wholesale trade 7.1%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Public administration 2.7%

Information 1.2%

Other services 1.2%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 26.5%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 27.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.3%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	636	93.8%
Spanish	40	6.3%
Other Indo-European	40	6.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	627	92.5%
Born in same state	626	92.3%
Born in different state	510	75.2%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	51	7.5%
Not a US citizen	11	21.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	101	14.9%
Italian	47	6.9%
Dutch	47	6.9%
French	35	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	2.4%
Irish	11	1.6%
English	11	1.6%
Norwegian	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50519

What city is ZIP code 50519 in?

ZIP code 50519 is primarily assigned to Bode, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50519 in?

ZIP code 50519 falls within Humboldt County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50519 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 50519 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 50519 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 50519 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50519?

The median home value in ZIP code 50519 is $107,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 50519?

ZIP code 50519 has an estimated population of 678 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50519 in?

ZIP code 50519 observes the CST timezone.