50103 ZIP Code — Garden Grove, IA

Decatur County, Iowa

ZIP code 50103 is located in Garden Grove, Iowa, within Decatur County. It covers approximately 59.19 square miles and serves a population of 400 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50103

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 $77,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,938. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 50103 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

400

population

59.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50103 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50103

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50103. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garden Grove	Acceptable
Garden Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50144 Leon (6 mi) 50123 Humeston (8.1 mi) 50147 Lineville (9.3 mi) 50065 Davis City (10.1 mi) 50008 Allerton (11.6 mi) 50067 Decatur (12.5 mi) 50264 Weldon (13.2 mi) 50060 Corydon (13.3 mi) 64661 Mercer (14.5 mi) 50262 Van Wert (15.3 mi) 50068 Derby (16.5 mi) 64632 Cainsville (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	400
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	59.19 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.7172
Longitude	-93.6143
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	51.7%	50.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	13.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

400

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$55,938

Median household income

$25,414

Per capita income

$77,000

Median home value

$792

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

180

Housing units

13.5%

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	91	22.8%
18 and over	309	77.3%
65 and over	47	11.8%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	391	95.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9	2.2%
Two or more races	9	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	50.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	13.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 28.8%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	28.8%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$55,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.1%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,000
Median rent / month	$792
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	16.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	37.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	18.1%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	33.2%
4 bedrooms	26.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	28.2%
Propane / LP gas	62.4%
Fuel oil	4.1%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	97	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	22	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	17	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	34	20.0%
Households with children under 18	61	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	40	23.5%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.5%	14.8%
Married	64.9%	62.7%
Separated	4.1%	1.8%
Widowed	1.4%	12.4%
Divorced	14.2%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 38.5%

Some college, no degree 31.6%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	7.4%
Kindergarten	13	13.8%
Elementary school	51	54.3%
High school	12	12.8%
College / grad school	11	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Retail trade 18.1%

Construction 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 12.6%

Public administration 9.3%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Other services 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Professional & management 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	27.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.3%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	25.3%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	8.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	12.1%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.0%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	387	96.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	398	99.5%
Born in same state	398	99.5%
Born in different state	314	78.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.5%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	37	9.3%
French	26	6.5%
Arab	22	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	2%
English	3	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50103

What city is ZIP code 50103 in?

ZIP code 50103 is primarily assigned to Garden Grove, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50103 in?

ZIP code 50103 falls within Decatur County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50103 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 50103 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50103?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50103?

The median home value in ZIP code 50103 is $77,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 50103?

ZIP code 50103 has an estimated population of 400 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50103 in?

ZIP code 50103 observes the CST timezone.