50423 ZIP Code — Britt, IA

Hancock County, Iowa

ZIP code 50423 is located in Britt, Iowa, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 142.18 square miles and serves a population of 2,490 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50423

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 $104,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,489. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50423 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,490

population

142.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50423 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50423

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50423. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Britt	Acceptable
Britt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50438 Garner (9 mi) 50484 Woden (9.7 mi) 50483 Wesley (9.9 mi) 50430 Corwith (11 mi) 50436 Forest City (11.7 mi) 50447 Kanawha (13.6 mi) 50449 Klemme (14.9 mi) 50480 Titonka (16.4 mi) 50482 Ventura (17.1 mi) 50453 Leland (18.8 mi) 50560 Lu Verne (19 mi) 50522 Burt (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,490
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	142.18 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	43.1181
Longitude	-93.8031
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	43.9%	38.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	42.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	16.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,490

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$60,489

Median household income

$38,417

Per capita income

$104,900

Median home value

$1,102

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,124

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

110

25–34

114

110

35–44

115

151

45–54

157

55–59

101

60–64

105

118

65–74

122

116

75–84

121

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	484	19.4%
18 and over	2,006	80.6%
65 and over	655	26.3%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Other race 2.7%

Two or more races 1.5%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,354	90.6%
Hispanic or Latino	108	4.2%
Other race	71	2.7%
Two or more races	40	1.5%
Asian	18	0.7%
Black or African American	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	38.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	42.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	16.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$60,489

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%

$50k–$100k 40.0%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,900
Median rent / month	$1,102
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	18.9%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	30.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.1%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.6%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	2.7%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	590	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	51	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	242	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	209	19.1%
Households with children under 18	295	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	414	37.9%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	19.7%
Married	57.0%	55.5%
Separated	2.0%	1.1%
Widowed	7.3%	14.9%
Divorced	5.3%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.2%
Kindergarten	9	2.0%
Elementary school	204	44.8%
High school	187	41.1%
College / grad school	45	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Manufacturing 21.5%

Agriculture & mining 11.8%

Retail trade 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Wholesale trade 5.8%

Construction 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Professional & management 3.3%

Other services 2.5%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 9.1%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 46.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	135	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.2%
Public insurance	33.4%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,373	95.3%
Spanish	9	0.4%
Other Indo-European	9	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,439	98.0%
Born in same state	2,439	98.0%
Born in different state	1,976	79.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	51	2.0%
Not a US citizen	35	68.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	287	11.5%
French	159	6.4%
Italian	158	6.3%
Arab	142	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	127	5.1%
Dutch	67	2.7%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50423

What city is ZIP code 50423 in?

ZIP code 50423 is primarily assigned to Britt, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50423 in?

ZIP code 50423 falls within Hancock County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50423 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 50423 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 50423 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 50423 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50423 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 50423 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50423?

The median home value in ZIP code 50423 is $104,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 50423 in?

ZIP code 50423 observes the CST timezone.