50611 ZIP Code — Bristow, IA

Butler County, Iowa

ZIP code 50611 is located in Bristow, Iowa, within Butler County. It covers approximately 31.64 square miles and serves a population of 364 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50611

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 $86,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,167. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 50611 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

364

population

31.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50611 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50611

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50611. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bristow	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	364
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	31.64 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.8108
Longitude	-92.8980
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	39.4%	42.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	37.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	18.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

364

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$69,167

Median household income

$29,314

Per capita income

$86,700

Median home value

$438

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

16.5%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

145

Housing units

11.9%

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	96	26.4%
18 and over	268	73.6%
65 and over	63	17.3%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	364	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.4%	42.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	37.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	18.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 40.0%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	2.7%
$100k–$150k	40.0%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$69,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%

$50k–$100k 40.5%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 27.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,700
Median rent / month	$438
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	94.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	22.5%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	16.6%
1939 or earlier	41.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	16.0%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	54.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.7%
Electricity	41.3%
Propane / LP gas	27.3%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	107	71.3%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	23	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	19	12.7%
Households with children under 18	65	43.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	38.0%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.8%	11.8%
Married	82.2%	76.4%
Separated	0.8%	1.4%
Widowed	3.9%	5.6%
Divorced	5.4%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	78	94.0%
High school	5	6.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 22.9%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Wholesale trade 15.1%

Other services 15.1%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Retail trade 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.9%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	3.4%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 16.5%

Under 18 years 16.7%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 12.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	22.9%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.7%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	20.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.2%
Public insurance	51.4%
No insurance	0.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	351	96.4%
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)	364	100.0%
Born in same state	364	100.0%
Born in different state	322	88.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	27	7.4%
Arab	16	4.4%
Polish	13	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	1.1%
Dutch	4	1.1%
French	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50611

What city is ZIP code 50611 in?

ZIP code 50611 is primarily assigned to Bristow, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50611 in?

ZIP code 50611 falls within Butler County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50611?

12% 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 50611 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 50611 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50611?

17% of residents in ZIP code 50611 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50611 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 50611 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 50611 in?

ZIP code 50611 observes the CST timezone.