50837 ZIP Code — Bridgewater, IA

Adair County, Iowa

ZIP code 50837 is located in Bridgewater, Iowa, within Adair County. It covers approximately 52.49 square miles and serves a population of 342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50837

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 $123,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,538. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50837 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

342

population

52.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50837 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50837

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50837. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bridgewater	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50853 Massena (4.7 mi) 50846 Fontanelle (6.3 mi) 50843 Cumberland (10.6 mi) 50274 Wiota (10.8 mi) 50859 Prescott (12.9 mi) 50858 Orient (12.9 mi) 50020 Anita (14.3 mi) 50849 Greenfield (14.9 mi) 50841 Corning (16.3 mi) 50002 Adair (18.6 mi) 50801 Creston (19.1 mi) 50022 Atlantic (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	342
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	52.49 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	41.2483
Longitude	-94.6692
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	40.3%	46.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	34.2%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

342

Population

People per sq mi

53.7

Median age

$61,538

Median household income

$34,155

Per capita income

$123,400

Median home value

$517

Median monthly rent

94.8%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

161

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	85	24.9%
18 and over	257	75.1%
65 and over	58	17.0%
Median age	53.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	342	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	46.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	34.2%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 28.6%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	28.6%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	27.3%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$61,538

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 32.2%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 4.1%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

$500k–$1M 22.6%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,400
Median rent / month	$517
Owner occupied	94.8%
Renter occupied	5.2%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	19.5%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	15.4%
1939 or earlier	41.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	31.4%
4 bedrooms	27.2%
5+ bedrooms	18.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	8.4%
2 vehicles	20.1%
3 or more	68.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Electricity	12.3%
Propane / LP gas	73.4%
Wood	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	77	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	28	18.2%
Male householder, no spouse	29	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	20	13.0%
Households with children under 18	56	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	32.5%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.4%	13.0%
Married	55.2%	61.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	12.7%	12.2%
Divorced	15.7%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.4%

HS graduate 51.0%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 21.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	1.3%
Elementary school	67	83.8%
High school	8	10.0%
College / grad school	4	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 29.2%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Public administration 14.3%

Retail trade 11.9%

Education & healthcare 10.7%

Construction 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.8%
Service	7.1%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	42.9%
Government	26.8%
Self-employed	30.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.7%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 7.3%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	14.3%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	333	97.4%
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)	341	99.7%
Born in same state	340	99.4%
Born in different state	246	71.9%
Foreign born	1	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.3%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	9.4%
Arab	28	8.2%
French	12	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	2.3%
Polish	6	1.8%
Dutch	5	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50837

What city is ZIP code 50837 in?

ZIP code 50837 is primarily assigned to Bridgewater, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50837 in?

ZIP code 50837 falls within Adair County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50837 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 50837 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50837?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50837?

The median home value in ZIP code 50837 is $123,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 50837?

ZIP code 50837 has an estimated population of 342 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50837 in?

ZIP code 50837 observes the CST timezone.