50066 ZIP Code — Dawson, IA

Dallas County, Iowa

ZIP code 50066 is located in Dawson, Iowa, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 25.36 square miles and serves a population of 218 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50066

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,594. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50066 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

218

population

25.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50066 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50066

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50066. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dawson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50128 Jamaica (5.4 mi) 50220 Perry (5.5 mi) 50277 Yale (6.8 mi) 50235 Rippey (8.5 mi) 50146 Linden (8.6 mi) 50167 Minburn (9.1 mi) 50039 Bouton (11.1 mi) 50216 Panora (11.3 mi) 50026 Bagley (11.7 mi) 50233 Redfield (13.2 mi) 50276 Woodward (14.4 mi) 50107 Grand Junction (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	218
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	25.36 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	41.8048
Longitude	-94.2150
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	39.0%	25.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	31.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	9.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

218

Population

People per sq mi

30.3

Median age

$68,594

Median household income

$43,521

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

121

Housing units

25.7%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	22	10.1%
18 and over	196	89.9%
65 and over	63	28.9%
Median age	30.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	205	91.5%
Two or more races	11	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	6	2.7%
Other race	2	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	25.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	31.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	9.9%	5.0%

$35k–$50k 23.3%

$50k–$75k 32.0%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 35.9%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	23.3%
$50k–$75k	32.0%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	35.9%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
Median income	$68,594

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.4%

$50k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$200k–$300k 34.5%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	97.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.7%
1960–1969	0.7%
1950–1959	24.1%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	46.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	13.9%
3 bedrooms	68.6%
4 bedrooms	2.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.2%
Electricity	1.0%
Propane / LP gas	64.1%
Fuel oil	5.8%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	25	24.3%
Cohabiting couple	18	17.5%
Male householder, no spouse	29	28.2%
Female householder, no spouse	31	30.1%
Households with children under 18	9	8.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	44.7%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	60.7%	36.3%
Married	22.2%	28.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	30.0%
Divorced	15.4%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 25.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	3.8%
Kindergarten	2	7.7%
Elementary school	16	61.5%
High school	5	19.2%
College / grad school	2	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 25.0%

Wholesale trade 20.0%

Finance & real estate 16.7%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Construction 1.7%

Information 0.8%

Professional & management 0.8%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	5.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	44.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	6.7%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.5%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	33.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.6%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	72.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.1%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	3.8%
65 and over	4.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.1%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	217	99.5%
Spanish	2	0.9%
Other Indo-European	2	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	217	99.5%
Born in same state	217	99.5%
Born in different state	201	92.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	29.4%
Arab	13	6%
Polish	10	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7	3.2%
Dutch	5	2.3%
Irish	1	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.2%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50066

What city is ZIP code 50066 in?

ZIP code 50066 is primarily assigned to Dawson, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50066 in?

ZIP code 50066 falls within Dallas County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50066 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 50066 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 50066 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 50066 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50066 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 50066 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 50066?

ZIP code 50066 has an estimated population of 218 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50066 in?

ZIP code 50066 observes the CST timezone.