50840 ZIP Code — Clearfield, IA

Taylor County, Iowa

ZIP code 50840 is located in Clearfield, Iowa, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 46.18 square miles and serves a population of 617 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50840

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 $144,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,214. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50840 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

617

population

46.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50840 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50840

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clearfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50862 Sharpsburg (6.4 mi) 50835 Benton (8.3 mi) 50851 Lenox (8.7 mi) 50836 Blockton (9.6 mi) 50845 Diagonal (10 mi) 50833 Bedford (12 mi) 50848 Gravity (12.6 mi) 50860 Redding (14.1 mi) 50854 Mount Ayr (16.2 mi) 51646 New Market (18 mi) 50861 Shannon City (18.5 mi) 50863 Tingley (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	617
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	46.18 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	40.7837
Longitude	-94.5286
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	39.9%	45.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	43.5%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	16.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	10.5%	4.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

617

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$73,214

Median household income

$43,108

Per capita income

$144,800

Median home value

$599

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

265

Housing units

16.6%

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	139	22.5%
18 and over	478	77.5%
65 and over	212	34.4%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	594	94.6%
Two or more races	12	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.8%
Other race	11	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	45.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	43.5%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	16.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	10.5%	4.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	24.6%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$73,214

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.7%

$50k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 32.4%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,800
Median rent / month	$599
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	0.6%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	18.0%
1939 or earlier	41.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.0%
Electricity	24.6%
Propane / LP gas	32.6%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	123	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	9	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	102	38.6%
Female householder, no spouse	30	11.4%
Households with children under 18	66	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	144	54.5%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	10.7%
Married	47.2%	59.7%
Separated	2.5%	1.5%
Widowed	3.2%	7.8%
Divorced	25.0%	20.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 53.3%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.7%
Kindergarten	23	19.5%
Elementary school	71	60.2%
High school	15	12.7%
College / grad school	7	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.0%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Construction 13.0%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Information 3.8%

Other services 3.1%

Retail trade 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	31.3%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	14.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.0%
Retirement income	39.4%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	27.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	59.9%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	584	94.7%
Spanish	11	1.9%
Other Indo-European	11	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	601	97.4%
Born in same state	599	97.1%
Born in different state	465	75.4%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	16	2.6%
Not a US citizen	5	31.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	151	24.5%
Italian	71	11.5%
Arab	51	8.3%
German	5	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.6%
Dutch	4	0.6%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50840

What city is ZIP code 50840 in?

ZIP code 50840 is primarily assigned to Clearfield, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50840 in?

ZIP code 50840 falls within Taylor County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50840 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 50840 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 50840 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 50840 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 50840 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 50840 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50840?

The median home value in ZIP code 50840 is $144,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 50840 in?

ZIP code 50840 observes the CST timezone.