50039 ZIP Code — Bouton, IA

Dallas County, Iowa

ZIP code 50039 is located in Bouton, Iowa, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 20.64 square miles and serves a population of 547 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50039

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 $264,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $117,917. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 50039 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

547

population

20.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50039 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50039

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50039. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bouton	Acceptable
Bouton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50276 Woodward (3.8 mi) 50220 Perry (6 mi) 50167 Minburn (7 mi) 50063 Dallas Center (9.2 mi) 50109 Granger (9.7 mi) 50066 Dawson (11.1 mi) 50156 Madrid (11.5 mi) 50235 Rippey (13.3 mi) 50003 Adel (13.7 mi) 50111 Grimes (13.8 mi) 50226 Polk City (14.7 mi) 50146 Linden (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	547
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	20.64 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.8200
Longitude	-93.9995
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	16.5%	25.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	36.7%	31.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	7.0%	9.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

547

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$117,917

Median household income

$40,144

Per capita income

$264,700

Median home value

$848

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

162

Housing units

15.0%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	112	20.5%
18 and over	435	79.5%
65 and over	87	15.9%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Two or more races 2.2%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	531	97.1%
Two or more races	12	2.2%
Black or African American	4	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.5%	25.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	36.7%	31.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	7.0%	9.9%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 0.6%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 48.0%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	0.6%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	48.0%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$117,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 34.4%

$300k–$500k 27.2%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$264,700
Median rent / month	$848
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	95.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	1.6%
1970–1979	4.2%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	67.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	16.8%
3 bedrooms	33.7%
4 bedrooms	26.8%
5+ bedrooms	15.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	12.3%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	51.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.5%
Electricity	28.5%
Propane / LP gas	27.9%
Wood	10.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	45.8%
Cohabiting couple	38	21.2%
Male householder, no spouse	49	27.4%
Female householder, no spouse	10	5.6%
Households with children under 18	65	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	41.9%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	39.4%
Married	33.2%	39.4%
Separated	1.2%	1.4%
Widowed	12.1%	3.4%
Divorced	28.5%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 62.3%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	1.4%
Elementary school	35	50.7%
High school	33	47.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 28.9%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Other services 11.9%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Retail trade 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Public administration 5.4%

Professional & management 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	23.8%
Sales & office	10.1%
Natural resources & construction	32.5%
Production & transportation	4.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 15.2%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	11.2%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.4%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	71.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.0%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	507	92.7%
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)	543	99.3%
Born in same state	543	99.3%
Born in different state	526	96.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	10.1%
Polish	54	9.9%
French	31	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	1.1%
Dutch	4	0.7%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50039

What city is ZIP code 50039 in?

ZIP code 50039 is primarily assigned to Bouton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50039 in?

ZIP code 50039 falls within Dallas County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50039 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 50039 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 50039 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 50039 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50039 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 50039 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50039?

The median household income in ZIP code 50039 is $117,917, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50039 in?

ZIP code 50039 observes the CST timezone.