50109 ZIP Code — Granger, IA

Dallas County, Iowa

ZIP code 50109 is located in Granger, Iowa, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 19.37 square miles and serves a population of 3,407 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50109

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 $337,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($127,292) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

3,407

population

19.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50109 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50109

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50109. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Granger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50111 Grimes (5.3 mi) 50226 Polk City (6 mi) 50131 Johnston (6.7 mi) 50063 Dallas Center (7.3 mi) 50276 Woodward (8.7 mi) 50323 Urbandale (9.1 mi) 50156 Madrid (9.1 mi) 50039 Bouton (9.7 mi) 50023 Ankeny (10 mi) 50322 Urbandale (10.2 mi) 50244 Slater (10.8 mi) 50325 Clive (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,407
Population density	176 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	19.37 sq mi
Water area	2.34 sq mi
Latitude	41.7640
Longitude	-93.8269
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	15.1%	25.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	31.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	21.5%	9.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,407

Population

176

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$127,292

Median household income

$63,896

Per capita income

$337,000

Median home value

$1,018

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,250

Housing units

48.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

145

5–9

147

180

10–14

183

15–19

118

20–24

120

159

25–34

162

258

35–44

262

245

45–54

248

139

55–59

141

103

60–64

104

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	911	26.7%
18 and over	2,496	73.3%
65 and over	368	10.8%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,188	92.6%
Two or more races	186	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	36	1%
Other race	26	0.8%
Black or African American	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.1%	25.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	31.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	21.5%	9.9%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 0.1%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 2.6%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k+ 22.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	0.1%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	2.6%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	15.2%
$200k+	22.6%
Median income	$127,292

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 50.0%

$500k–$1M 11.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$337,000
Median rent / month	$1,018
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	6.4%
2010–2019	15.1%
2000–2009	26.5%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	2.5%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	9.5%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	16.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.9%
Electricity	16.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.9%
Solar	1.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	774	59.8%
Cohabiting couple	125	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	118	9.1%
Female householder, no spouse	278	21.5%
Households with children under 18	498	38.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	266	20.5%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	21.5%
Married	60.5%	58.9%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	11.2%
Divorced	9.9%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 21.9%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 37.6%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	48.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	6.5%
Kindergarten	51	5.8%
Elementary school	538	61.1%
High school	161	18.3%
College / grad school	73	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Professional & management 19.0%

Finance & real estate 17.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Retail trade 6.4%

Construction 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Public administration 3.8%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Information 2.2%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.8%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	5.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 2.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 6.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.0%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	25.7%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	7.1%
Heart disease	4.5%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	20.2%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.3%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	24.7%
No physical activity	17.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.2%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	8.6%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	6.9%
No health insurance	6.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	75.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	8.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	273	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.9%
Public insurance	20.3%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,260	95.7%
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)	3,382	99.3%
Born in same state	3,363	98.7%
Born in different state	2,737	80.3%
Foreign born	19	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	25	0.7%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	744	21.8%
French	402	11.8%
Polish	208	6.1%
Arab	139	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	69	2%
Irish	67	2%
English	61	1.8%
Norwegian	15	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	98.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50109

What city is ZIP code 50109 in?

ZIP code 50109 is primarily assigned to Granger, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50109 in?

ZIP code 50109 falls within Dallas County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50109 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 50109 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50109?

49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 50109 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 50109 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50109?

The median household income in ZIP code 50109 is $127,292, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50109 in?

ZIP code 50109 observes the CST timezone.