50038 ZIP Code — Booneville, IA
Dallas County, Iowa
ZIP code 50038 is located in Booneville, Iowa, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 3.87 square miles and serves a population of 247 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50038
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.
Median household income is $69,844.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 50038 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a high rate of remote workers.
247
population
3.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50038 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50038
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Booneville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50261 Van Meter (4.1 mi)
50069 De Soto (5.7 mi)
50263 Waukee (6 mi)
50061 Cumming (7.5 mi)
50325 Clive (9 mi)
50323 Urbandale (9.2 mi)
50003 Adel (9.9 mi)
50072 Earlham (11 mi)
50322 Urbandale (11.7 mi)
50324 Windsor Heights (11.7 mi)
50063 Dallas Center (12.1 mi)
50321 Des Moines (12.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 247 |
| Population density | 64 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.87 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5222 |
| Longitude | -93.9081 |
| 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 | 31.4% | 25.9% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 58.8% | 32.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 31.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 9.8% | 9.9% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
247
Population
64
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$69,844
Median household income
$29,083
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
88
Housing units
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
19
Under 5
19
11
5–9
11
11
10–14
11
2
20–24
3
10
25–34
10
28
35–44
29
8
45–54
8
3
55–59
4
20
60–64
20
5
65–74
6
4
75–84
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 82 | 33.2% |
| 18 and over | 165 | 66.8% |
| 65 and over | 20 | 8.1% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.4% | 25.9% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 58.8% | 32.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 31.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 9.8% | 9.9% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
4.5%
$50k–$75k
35.2%
$75k–$100k
30.7%
$200k+
13.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 35.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 30.7% |
| $200k+ | 13.6% |
| Median income | $69,844 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
40.9%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
8.0%
$300k–$500k
4.5%
$500k–$1M
11.4%
$1M+
18.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 59.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 40.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 18.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 76.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 55.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 44.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.4% |
| Electricity | 18.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 40.9% |
| Wood | 4.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 45 | 51.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 23 | 26.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 20 | 22.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 38 | 43.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 21 | 23.9% |
| Average household size | 2.81 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.4% | 0.0% |
| Married | 73.6% | 74.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
30.0%
Some college, no degree
41.3%
Associate's degree
4.4%
Bachelor's degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 10.0% |
| Elementary school | 24 | 60.0% |
| High school | 12 | 30.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Wholesale trade
14.4%
Retail trade
14.4%
Professional & management
14.4%
Transportation & utilities
9.9%
Finance & real estate
9.9%
Construction
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Information
3.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.0% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 39.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.7% |
| Production & transportation | 8.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.9% |
| Government | 6.3% |
| Self-employed | 28.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 42.3% |
| Carpool | 31.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 26.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
9.8%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
45.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.9% |
| Retirement income | 15.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 22.8% |
| No physical activity | 19.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.4% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 7.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 74.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 9.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.2% |
| Under 18 | 14.6% |
| 18–64 years | 19.3% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.5% |
| Public insurance | 31.2% |
| No insurance | 9.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 209 | 84.6% |
| 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) | 247 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 247 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 225 | 91.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 47 | 19% |
| Polish | 44 | 17.8% |
| French | 16 | 6.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 13 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 9 | 3.6% |
| Dutch | 3 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50038
What city is ZIP code 50038 in?
ZIP code 50038 is primarily assigned to Booneville, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50038 in?
ZIP code 50038 falls within Dallas County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50038 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 50038 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the population of ZIP code 50038?
ZIP code 50038 has an estimated population of 247 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50038?
The median household income in ZIP code 50038 is $69,844, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50038 in?
ZIP code 50038 observes the CST timezone.