50073 ZIP Code — Elkhart, IA

Polk County, Iowa

ZIP code 50073 is located in Elkhart, Iowa, within Polk County. It covers approximately 26.20 square miles and serves a population of 959 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50073

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $272,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($87,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50073 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

959
population
26.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50073 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50073

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Elkhart Acceptable
Elkhart Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50021 Ankeny (4.7 mi) 50007 Alleman (4.9 mi) 50035 Bondurant (5.2 mi) 50161 Maxwell (6.3 mi) 50046 Cambridge (7.1 mi) 50023 Ankeny (7.3 mi) 50124 Huxley (8.6 mi) 50244 Slater (8.9 mi) 50009 Altoona (10.1 mi) 50226 Polk City (10.3 mi) 50313 Des Moines (10.9 mi) 50131 Johnston (11 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 959
Population density 37 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 153
Geography
Land area 26.20 sq mi
Water area 0.07 sq mi
Latitude 41.7840
Longitude -93.5169
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 24.9% 34.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 35.8% 32.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 20.8% 25.7% 21.5%
Over $200k 18.5% 7.3% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

959
Population
37
People per sq mi
56.1
Median age
$87,500
Median household income
$57,349
Per capita income
$272,100
Median home value
$775
Median monthly rent
87.7%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
423
Housing units
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
Under 5
12
25
5–9
24
20
10–14
19
34
15–19
33
9
20–24
8
36
25–34
35
51
35–44
49
52
45–54
50
33
55–59
31
117
60–64
112
67
65–74
64
31
75–84
29
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815316.0%
18 and over80684.0%
65 and over19720.5%
Median age56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%
Two or more races 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Black or African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Other race 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White91894.3%
Two or more races252.6%
Hispanic or Latino151.5%
Black or African American90.9%
Asian40.4%
Other race20.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 24.9% 34.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 35.8% 32.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 20.8% 25.7% 21.5%
Over $200k 18.5% 7.3% 5.0%
Under $10k 2.9%
$10k–$15k 2.7%
$15k–$25k 1.6%
$25k–$35k 10.9%
$35k–$50k 7.1%
$50k–$75k 17.6%
$75k–$100k 15.0%
$100k–$150k 12.5%
$150k–$200k 4.7%
$200k+ 25.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.9%
$10k–$15k2.7%
$15k–$25k1.6%
$25k–$35k10.9%
$35k–$50k7.1%
$50k–$75k17.6%
$75k–$100k15.0%
$100k–$150k12.5%
$150k–$200k4.7%
$200k+25.0%
Median income$87,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%
$50k–$100k 4.8%
$100k–$150k 1.5%
$150k–$200k 19.8%
$200k–$300k 26.2%
$300k–$500k 10.9%
$500k–$1M 28.8%
$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$272,100
Median rent / month$775
Owner occupied87.7%
Renter occupied12.3%
Vacant6.3%
Single-family detached84.3%
Large apartment buildings1.0%
Mobile homes7.1%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.19

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.9%
2010–201913.0%
2000–200927.6%
1990–199919.5%
1980–19893.8%
1970–19799.4%
1960–19697.3%
1950–19592.3%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier15.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.2%
2 bedrooms10.9%
3 bedrooms58.4%
4 bedrooms16.5%
5+ bedrooms6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle26.1%
2 vehicles36.4%
3 or more37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas36.4%
Electricity36.6%
Propane / LP gas25.0%
No fuel used1.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family20044.6%
Cohabiting couple10423.2%
Male householder, no spouse7817.4%
Female householder, no spouse6614.7%
Households with children under 187917.6%
Households with seniors (65+)14131.5%
Average household size2.14

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.6%18.8%
Married49.2%55.7%
Separated5.6%1.7%
Widowed2.5%3.5%
Divorced23.0%20.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%
Some HS, no diploma 2.8%
HS graduate 24.4%
Some college, no degree 21.5%
Associate's degree 11.3%
Bachelor's degree 33.7%
Graduate / professional 5.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.3%
Bachelor's or higher39.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool42.5%
Kindergarten106.3%
Elementary school6540.6%
High school6641.3%
College / grad school159.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.9%
Education & healthcare 16.2%
Construction 15.3%
Transportation & utilities 14.4%
Agriculture & mining 7.4%
Other services 6.8%
Professional & management 5.5%
Manufacturing 5.2%
Finance & real estate 5.0%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Public administration 2.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts43.0%
Service10.5%
Sales & office11.8%
Natural resources & construction11.1%
Production & transportation23.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.1%
Government7.4%
Self-employed8.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone72.7%
Carpool5.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home22.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)25.7

Poverty

All people 6.6%
Under 18 years 6.8%
18 and over 6.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 26.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.9%
Retirement income46.0%
Supplemental Security0.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP4.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.8%
High blood pressure25.6%
High cholesterol30.0%
Diabetes7.2%
Heart disease4.5%
Stroke1.9%
Asthma8.3%
Arthritis19.0%
Kidney disease2.0%
Pulmonary disease4.3%
Cancer5.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.2%
Binge drinking26.3%
No physical activity16.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.2%
Depression17.8%
Fair or poor health9.1%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health6.9%
No health insurance7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.8%
Visited dentist74.7%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss8.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans445.5%
Disability%
Any disability11.9%
Under 184.6%
18–64 years8.5%
65 and over27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance81.0%
Public insurance29.7%
No insurance3.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only93597.5%
Spanish20.2%
Other Indo-European20.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)95399.4%
Born in same state95399.4%
Born in different state78682.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen60.6%
Not a US citizen233.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French14615.2%
Italian11812.3%
English889.2%
AncestryCount%
Polish545.6%
Arab343.5%
Dutch70.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.7%
Internet access98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50073

What city is ZIP code 50073 in?

ZIP code 50073 is primarily assigned to Elkhart, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50073 in?

ZIP code 50073 falls within Polk County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50073 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 50073 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50073 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 50073 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 50073?

ZIP code 50073 has an estimated population of 959 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50073?

The median household income in ZIP code 50073 is $87,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50073 in?

ZIP code 50073 observes the CST timezone.

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