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Taylor County
Gravity, IA
50848
50848 ZIP Code — Gravity, IA
Taylor County, Iowa
ZIP code 50848 is located in
Gravity ,
Iowa ,
within Taylor County .
It covers approximately 47.85 square miles and serves a population of
289 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 712 .
About ZIP code 50848
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 $72,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($48,438) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 50848 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
289
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
173
Geography
Land area
47.85 sq mi
Water area
0.20 sq mi
Latitude
40.8137
Longitude
-94.7669
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
712
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.5%
45.1%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
19.6%
33.9%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
16.7%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.4%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$48,438
Median household income
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 69 23.9% 18 and over 220 76.1% 65 and over 28 9.7% Median age 39.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.5%
45.1%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
19.6%
33.9%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
16.7%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.4%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.0% $10k–$15k 6.9% $15k–$25k 5.9% $25k–$35k 15.8% $35k–$50k 19.8% $50k–$75k 16.8% $75k–$100k 6.9% $100k–$150k 7.9% $200k+ 15.8% Median income $48,438
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $72,900 Median rent / month $680 Owner occupied 84.2% Renter occupied 15.8% Vacant 33.6% Single-family detached 97.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.6% Median rooms 7.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.94
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 9.2% 1960–1969 9.9% 1950–1959 5.9% 1940–1949 1.3% 1939 or earlier 73.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.6% 2 bedrooms 19.1% 3 bedrooms 32.2% 4 bedrooms 19.7% 5+ bedrooms 24.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.9% 1 vehicle 17.8% 2 vehicles 25.7% 3 or more 47.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 8.9% Electricity 9.9% Propane / LP gas 75.2% Fuel oil 1.0% Wood 5.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 69 68.3% Cohabiting couple 5 5.0% Male householder, no spouse 10 9.9% Female householder, no spouse 17 16.8% Households with children under 18 34 33.7% Households with seniors (65+) 19 18.8% Average household size 2.86
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.1% 27.9% Married 57.6% 56.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.7% 1.6% Divorced 2.5% 13.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.1% Bachelor's or higher 16.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 3.3% Kindergarten 2 2.2% Elementary school 29 31.9% High school 37 40.7% College / grad school 20 22.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
28.8%
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
21.2%
Public administration
5.9%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Professional & management
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.0% Service 25.3% Sales & office 13.5% Natural resources & construction 15.3% Production & transportation 15.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.1% Government 14.7% Self-employed 3.5% Unpaid family workers 4.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.5% Carpool 15.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.7%
Female-led households
30.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 24.8% Retirement income 17.8% Supplemental Security 5.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 7.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.1% High blood pressure 36.6% High cholesterol 35.8% Diabetes 10.8% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 27.3% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.2% Binge drinking 21.3% No physical activity 25.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.5% Depression 17.0% Fair or poor health 13.5% Poor mental health 12.7% Poor physical health 10.3% No health insurance 9.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.7% Visited dentist 66.1% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 12.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 13 5.9%
Disability % Any disability 20.4% Under 18 37.7% 18–64 years 9.4% 65 and over 53.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 82.4% Public insurance 30.8% No insurance 0.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 283 97.9% 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) 289 100.0% Born in same state 289 100.0% Born in different state 167 57.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 55 19% Italian 24 8.3% French 18 6.2%
Ancestry Count % English 1 0.3% Polish 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.9% Internet access 89.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50848
What city is ZIP code 50848 in?
ZIP code 50848 is primarily assigned to Gravity, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50848 in?
ZIP code 50848 falls within Taylor County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50848 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 50848 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50848?
The median home value in ZIP code 50848 is $72,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 50848?
ZIP code 50848 has an estimated population of 289 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50848?
The median household income in ZIP code 50848 is $48,438, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50848 in?
ZIP code 50848 observes the CST timezone.
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