50612 ZIP Code — Buckingham, IA

Tama County, Iowa

ZIP code 50612 is located in Buckingham, Iowa, within Tama County. It covers approximately 27.68 square miles and serves a population of 365 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 50612

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 $316,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($94,583) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50612 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

365

population

27.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50612 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50612

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buckingham	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	365
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	27.68 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.2849
Longitude	-92.3777
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	319

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	44.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	17.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.5%	2.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

365

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$94,583

Median household income

$48,099

Per capita income

$316,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

30.7%

Poverty rate

14.2%

Unemployment

140

Housing units

29.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	139	38.1%
18 and over	226	61.9%
65 and over	13	3.6%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	358	98.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	44.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	17.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.5%	2.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 32.6%

$50k–$75k 4.4%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 23.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	32.6%
$50k–$75k	4.4%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	23.7%
Median income	$94,583

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 21.6%

$200k–$300k 24.1%

$300k–$500k 37.9%

$500k–$1M 16.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$316,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	95.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	25.8%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	35.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	15.1%
3 bedrooms	22.6%
4 bedrooms	44.7%
5+ bedrooms	13.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	8.1%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	48.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	15.6%
Propane / LP gas	60.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	83	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	40	29.6%
Female householder, no spouse	12	8.9%
Households with children under 18	66	48.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	6	4.4%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	12.5%
Married	51.1%	87.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	18.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 11.5%

Some college, no degree 45.1%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.9%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	14.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	42	29.8%
High school	46	32.6%
College / grad school	32	22.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Construction 21.2%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Professional & management 13.9%

Retail trade 7.3%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.7%
Service	4.6%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.7%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 30.7%

Under 18 years 48.9%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	4.4%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.1%
Public insurance	57.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	314	86.0%
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)	365	100.0%
Born in same state	365	100.0%
Born in different state	350	95.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	40	11%
Italian	23	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	14	3.8%
Dutch	8	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50612

What city is ZIP code 50612 in?

ZIP code 50612 is primarily assigned to Buckingham, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50612 in?

ZIP code 50612 falls within Tama County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50612 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 50612 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50612?

31% of residents in ZIP code 50612 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 50612 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 50612 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50612?

The median home value in ZIP code 50612 is $316,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 50612 in?

ZIP code 50612 observes the CST timezone.