50050 ZIP Code — Churdan, IA

Greene County, Iowa

ZIP code 50050 is located in Churdan, Iowa, within Greene County. It covers approximately 77.73 square miles and serves a population of 743 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515/712.

About ZIP code 50050

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 $89,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,333. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50050 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

743

population

77.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50050 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50050

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Churdan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51462 Scranton (8.9 mi) 51453 Lohrville (9.5 mi) 50538 Farnhamville (10.8 mi) 50129 Jefferson (10.9 mi) 51443 Glidden (10.9 mi) 50217 Paton (13.7 mi) 51449 Lake City (14.4 mi) 50064 Dana (15.1 mi) 50543 Gowrie (15.7 mi) 50107 Grand Junction (17.2 mi) 50586 Somers (18.5 mi) 50579 Rockwell City (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	743
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	77.73 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.1342
Longitude	-94.5133
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	515/712

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	49.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	31.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	17.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

743

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$60,333

Median household income

$29,057

Per capita income

$89,400

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

83.4%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

283

Housing units

24.6%

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	209	28.1%
18 and over	534	71.9%
65 and over	149	20.1%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 2.4%

Asian 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	694	92.4%
Two or more races	18	2.4%
Asian	12	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	1.1%
Other race	8	1.1%
Black or African American	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	49.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	31.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	17.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 11.7%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 30.2%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.7%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	30.2%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$60,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.0%

$50k–$100k 34.6%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 3.1%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,400
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	83.4%
Renter occupied	16.6%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	90.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	1.5%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	50.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	23.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	24.4%
3 or more	43.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	21.1%
Propane / LP gas	72.4%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	21	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	88	28.6%
Female householder, no spouse	64	20.8%
Households with children under 18	81	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	35.1%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.3%	23.3%
Married	46.1%	46.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	15.3%
Divorced	7.8%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	5.4%
Kindergarten	8	3.9%
Elementary school	103	50.7%
High school	65	32.0%
College / grad school	16	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Construction 13.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Retail trade 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Other services 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Information 1.9%

Public administration 1.9%

Professional & management 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	8.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.4%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	17.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 20.2%

18 and over 21.2%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	21.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	18.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	714	96.1%
Spanish	11	1.5%
Other Indo-European	11	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	721	97.0%
Born in same state	720	96.9%
Born in different state	619	83.3%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	22	3.0%
Not a US citizen	3	13.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	119	16%
Arab	61	8.2%
French	56	7.5%
Polish	12	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	11	1.5%
English	9	1.2%
Irish	4	0.5%
German	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50050

What city is ZIP code 50050 in?

ZIP code 50050 is primarily assigned to Churdan, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50050 in?

ZIP code 50050 falls within Greene County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50050?

21% of residents in ZIP code 50050 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 50050 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 50050 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50050 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 50050 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50050?

The median home value in ZIP code 50050 is $89,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 50050 in?

ZIP code 50050 observes the CST timezone.