50069 ZIP Code — De Soto, IA
Dallas County, Iowa
ZIP code 50069 is located in De Soto, Iowa, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 5.27 square miles and serves a population of 1,009 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50069
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $200,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $89,375. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
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 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,009
population
5.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50069 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50069
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| De Soto | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50038 Booneville (5.7 mi)
50003 Adel (6.1 mi)
50261 Van Meter (6.3 mi)
50072 Earlham (6.6 mi)
50263 Waukee (9.2 mi)
50063 Dallas Center (11.7 mi)
50233 Redfield (12.5 mi)
50323 Urbandale (12.7 mi)
50070 Dexter (13 mi)
50061 Cumming (13.1 mi)
50325 Clive (13.2 mi)
50167 Minburn (13.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,009 |
| Population density | 191 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5371 |
| Longitude | -94.0165 |
| 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 | 28.0% | 25.9% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.4% | 32.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.9% | 31.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.8% | 9.9% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
1,009
Population
191
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$89,375
Median household income
$34,880
Per capita income
$200,300
Median home value
$825
Median monthly rent
84.5%
Home ownership
5.5%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
364
Housing units
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
42
Under 5
47
38
5–9
43
40
10–14
46
31
15–19
35
9
20–24
11
74
25–34
85
85
35–44
96
32
45–54
37
29
55–59
32
17
60–64
20
48
65–74
55
19
75–84
22
7
85+
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 297 | 29.4% |
| 18 and over | 712 | 70.6% |
| 65 and over | 160 | 15.9% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.5%
Asian
3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Two or more races
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 954 | 94.5% |
| Asian | 39 | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.8% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.0% | 25.9% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.4% | 32.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.9% | 31.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.8% | 9.9% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
6.1%
$50k–$75k
12.6%
$75k–$100k
26.8%
$100k–$150k
27.9%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 26.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $89,375 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.0%
$50k–$100k
5.3%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
$150k–$200k
25.5%
$200k–$300k
37.4%
$300k–$500k
5.9%
$500k–$1M
6.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $200,300 |
| Median rent / month | $825 |
| Owner occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter occupied | 15.5% |
| Vacant | 10.2% |
| Single-family detached | 80.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 14.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 44.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 45.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.7% |
| Electricity | 31.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 224 | 58.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 35 | 9.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 55 | 14.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 66 | 17.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 152 | 40.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 111 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.4% | 27.9% |
| Married | 68.8% | 57.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
33.3%
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 57 | 20.9% |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 132 | 48.4% |
| High school | 42 | 15.4% |
| College / grad school | 35 | 12.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Finance & real estate
13.6%
Professional & management
11.0%
Construction
10.2%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.5%
Retail trade
8.1%
Public administration
6.6%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Other services
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.9%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.1% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.4% |
| Production & transportation | 16.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.9% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 10.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.6% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 11.5% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
5.5%
Under 18 years
4.4%
18 and over
5.9%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
20.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.7% |
| Retirement income | 27.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| High blood pressure | 26.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 21.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| Binge drinking | 24.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.8% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 7.1% |
| No health insurance | 7.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 75.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 8.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 34 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 and over | 23.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.5% |
| Public insurance | 29.8% |
| No insurance | 3.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 920 | 91.2% |
| Spanish | 9 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 947 | 93.9% |
| Born in same state | 945 | 93.7% |
| Born in different state | 777 | 77.0% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 62 | 6.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 25 | 40.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 100 | 9.9% |
| French | 83 | 8.2% |
| Dutch | 56 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 54 | 5.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 37 | 3.7% |
| English | 21 | 2.1% |
| German | 2 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50069
What city is ZIP code 50069 in?
ZIP code 50069 is primarily assigned to De Soto, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50069 in?
ZIP code 50069 falls within Dallas County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50069 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 50069 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 50069?
ZIP code 50069 has an estimated population of 1,009 residents, with a density of 192 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50069?
The median home value in ZIP code 50069 is $200,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50069?
The median household income in ZIP code 50069 is $89,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50069 in?
ZIP code 50069 observes the CST timezone.