50054 ZIP Code — Colfax, IA

Jasper County, Iowa

ZIP code 50054 is located in Colfax, Iowa, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 61.01 square miles and serves a population of 3,099 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50054

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 $157,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,118. SNAP benefit usage at 17% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50054 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,099
population
61.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50054 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50054

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50054. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Colfax Acceptable
Colfax Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50169 Mitchellville (6.5 mi) 50168 Mingo (7.2 mi) 50228 Prairie City (8.2 mi) 50028 Baxter (9.3 mi) 50208 Newton (10 mi) 50035 Bondurant (11.7 mi) 50170 Monroe (12 mi) 50237 Runnells (12.3 mi) 50009 Altoona (12.6 mi) 50055 Collins (13.9 mi) 50234 Rhodes (14.6 mi) 50161 Maxwell (14.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,099
Population density 51 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 099
Geography
Land area 61.01 sq mi
Water area 0.74 sq mi
Latitude 41.6881
Longitude -93.2260
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 515
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.1% 40.7% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 37.2% 35.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 28.2% 20.9% 21.5%
Over $200k 5.5% 3.1% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,099
Population
51
People per sq mi
36.0
Median age
$86,118
Median household income
$35,854
Per capita income
$157,600
Median home value
$865
Median monthly rent
80.2%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
1,068
Housing units
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
140
Under 5
134
146
5–9
141
63
10–14
60
91
15–19
87
84
20–24
80
253
25–34
244
204
35–44
197
169
45–54
163
88
55–59
85
151
60–64
146
140
65–74
135
36
75–84
35
14
85+
13
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1880926.1%
18 and over2,29073.9%
65 and over37312.0%
Median age36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or more races 2.9%
Black or African American 1.3%
Other race 1%
Asian 0.5%
GroupCount%
White2,91991.4%
Hispanic or Latino932.9%
Two or more races932.9%
Black or African American401.3%
Other race311%
Asian160.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.1% 40.7% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 37.2% 35.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 28.2% 20.9% 21.5%
Over $200k 5.5% 3.1% 5.0%
Under $10k 6.4%
$10k–$15k 0.9%
$15k–$25k 5.5%
$25k–$35k 6.5%
$35k–$50k 6.0%
$50k–$75k 16.0%
$75k–$100k 19.1%
$100k–$150k 20.8%
$150k–$200k 11.8%
$200k+ 6.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.4%
$10k–$15k0.9%
$15k–$25k5.5%
$25k–$35k6.5%
$35k–$50k6.0%
$50k–$75k16.0%
$75k–$100k19.1%
$100k–$150k20.8%
$150k–$200k11.8%
$200k+6.9%
Median income$86,118

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%
$50k–$100k 15.3%
$100k–$150k 25.8%
$150k–$200k 17.6%
$200k–$300k 19.4%
$300k–$500k 11.4%
$500k–$1M 4.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$157,600
Median rent / month$865
Owner occupied80.2%
Renter occupied19.8%
Vacant16.1%
Single-family detached75.5%
Large apartment buildings0.6%
Mobile homes9.7%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.95

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20191.2%
2000–20099.5%
1990–199918.3%
1980–19894.4%
1970–197917.6%
1960–19693.8%
1950–19598.2%
1940–19491.7%
1939 or earlier35.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.8%
2 bedrooms25.4%
3 bedrooms48.3%
4 bedrooms21.9%
5+ bedrooms2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.3%
1 vehicle18.4%
2 vehicles34.7%
3 or more43.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas59.1%
Electricity18.5%
Propane / LP gas20.1%
Wood2.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family65260.7%
Cohabiting couple12811.9%
Male householder, no spouse13312.4%
Female householder, no spouse16215.1%
Households with children under 1843940.8%
Households with seniors (65+)22621.0%
Average household size2.84

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.6%24.5%
Married57.9%61.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.8%4.5%
Divorced12.8%9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%
Some HS, no diploma 4.5%
HS graduate 36.4%
Some college, no degree 21.7%
Associate's degree 13.3%
Bachelor's degree 14.8%
Graduate / professional 7.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.0%
Bachelor's or higher22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool13518.9%
Kindergarten567.9%
Elementary school29641.5%
High school14720.6%
College / grad school7911.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%
Retail trade 11.3%
Manufacturing 10.7%
Construction 9.6%
Transportation & utilities 7.0%
Finance & real estate 6.3%
Public administration 6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%
Other services 4.8%
Professional & management 4.5%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Information 1.2%
Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.5%
Service17.9%
Sales & office20.6%
Natural resources & construction14.0%
Production & transportation15.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.0%
Government18.0%
Self-employed3.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.2%
Carpool5.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.6%
Work from home6.7%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)24.3

Poverty

All people 11.3%
Under 18 years 12.7%
18 and over 10.9%
Married-couple families 4.1%
Female-led households 33.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security21.9%
Retirement income23.6%
Supplemental Security2.6%
Cash public assistance3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP17.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.1%
High blood pressure31.7%
High cholesterol33.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Heart disease6.0%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis24.4%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease6.2%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.5%
Binge drinking22.5%
No physical activity22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.0%
Depression17.7%
Fair or poor health11.6%
Poor mental health13.2%
Poor physical health8.9%
No health insurance8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.4%
Visited dentist68.3%
Cholesterol screening89.0%
Teeth loss11.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2008.8%
Disability%
Any disability13.5%
Under 182.8%
18–64 years14.0%
65 and over33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.6%
Public insurance34.3%
No insurance2.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,82591.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,08699.6%
Born in same state3,07099.1%
Born in different state2,51081.0%
Foreign born160.5%
Naturalized citizen130.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian45414.6%
French41913.5%
English2668.6%
Arab2618.4%
AncestryCount%
Polish1665.4%
Dutch220.7%
Irish50.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.7%
Internet access95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50054

What city is ZIP code 50054 in?

ZIP code 50054 is primarily assigned to Colfax, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50054 in?

ZIP code 50054 falls within Jasper County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50054 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 50054 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50054?

The median home value in ZIP code 50054 is $157,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 50054?

ZIP code 50054 has an estimated population of 3,099 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50054?

The median household income in ZIP code 50054 is $86,118, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50054 in?

ZIP code 50054 observes the CST timezone.

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