50040 ZIP Code — Boxholm, IA
Boone County, Iowa
ZIP code 50040 is located in Boxholm, Iowa, within Boone County. It covers approximately 1.50 square miles and serves a population of 138 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
138
population
1.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50040 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50040
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Boxholm | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 138 |
| Population density | 92 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1735 |
| Longitude | -94.1060 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 515 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
138
Population
92
People per sq mi
42.5
Median age
$45,625
Median household income
$26,443
Per capita income
$72,500
Median home value
$521
Median monthly rent
83.1%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
15.1%
Unemployment
73
Housing units
7.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
Under 5
5
8
5–9
8
3
10–14
3
1
15–19
1
4
20–24
4
13
25–34
13
3
35–44
3
7
45–54
7
9
55–59
9
4
60–64
4
7
65–74
7
9
75–84
9
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 30 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 108 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 32 | 23.2% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.6%
Two or more races
1.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 98.6% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 1.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.2%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
21.5%
$35k–$50k
18.5%
$50k–$75k
23.1%
$75k–$100k
7.7%
$100k–$150k
10.8%
$200k+
1.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 21.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.8% |
| $200k+ | 1.5% |
| Median income | $45,625 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
31.5%
$50k–$100k
29.6%
$100k–$150k
9.3%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k–$300k
16.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $72,500 |
| Median rent / month | $521 |
| Owner occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter occupied | 16.9% |
| Vacant | 22.6% |
| Single-family detached | 98.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 69.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 42.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% |
| 3 or more | 24.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.8% |
| Electricity | 18.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.1% |
| No fuel used | 4.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 30 | 46.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 1.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 15 | 23.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 19 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12 | 18.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 23 | 35.4% |
| Average household size | 2.12 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.4% | 28.3% |
| Married | 59.2% | 43.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 15.0% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
50.0%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Associate's degree
15.0%
Bachelor's degree
5.0%
Graduate / professional
2.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 7.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 17.4% |
| Elementary school | 16 | 69.6% |
| High school | 1 | 4.3% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 8.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
20.0%
Wholesale trade
15.6%
Education & healthcare
15.6%
Transportation & utilities
13.3%
Other services
11.1%
Retail trade
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.7% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 15.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 31.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.9% |
| Government | 11.1% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.1% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 6.5% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.0%
Under 18 years
20.0%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
10.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.4% |
| Retirement income | 29.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 27.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 9 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 31.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 47.1% |
| Public insurance | 62.5% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 129 | 93.5% |
| 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) | 138 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 138 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 81 | 58.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 27 | 19.6% |
| Italian | 17 | 12.3% |
| French | 17 | 12.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8 | 5.8% |
| Polish | 7 | 5.1% |
| Dutch | 6 | 4.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.1% |
| Internet access | 87.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50040
What city is ZIP code 50040 in?
ZIP code 50040 is primarily assigned to Boxholm, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50040 in?
ZIP code 50040 falls within Boone County, Iowa.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 50040?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 50040 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 50040 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50040?
The median home value in ZIP code 50040 is $72,500.
Does ZIP code 50040 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 50040 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 50040 in?
ZIP code 50040 observes the CST timezone.