50636 ZIP Code — Greene, IA

Butler County, Iowa

ZIP code 50636 is located in Greene, Iowa, within Butler County. It covers approximately 116.49 square miles and serves a population of 2,038 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50636

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 $134,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,676. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 50636 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,038

population

116.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50636 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50636

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50636. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greene	Acceptable
Greene	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50653 Marble Rock (5 mi) 50605 Aredale (9.8 mi) 50468 Rockford (11.1 mi) 50619 Clarksville (11.2 mi) 50602 Allison (11.4 mi) 50625 Dumont (13.3 mi) 50616 Charles City (15.2 mi) 50658 Nashua (15.6 mi) 50471 Rudd (17.3 mi) 50666 Plainfield (17.8 mi) 50435 Floyd (18 mi) 50670 Shell Rock (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,038
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	116.49 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	42.8988
Longitude	-92.8393
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	54.7%	42.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	37.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	18.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,038

Population

People per sq mi

53.1

Median age

$59,676

Median household income

$34,220

Per capita income

$134,700

Median home value

$821

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

862

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

112

25–34

113

35–44

125

45–54

126

55–59

101

60–64

102

128

65–74

129

115

75–84

117

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	341	16.7%
18 and over	1,697	83.3%
65 and over	626	30.7%
Median age	53.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Asian 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Two or more races 1.5%

Black or African American 1.1%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,893	91.2%
Asian	74	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	38	1.8%
Two or more races	31	1.5%
Black or African American	22	1.1%
Other race	18	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	42.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	37.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	18.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$59,676

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 29.1%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,700
Median rent / month	$821
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	90.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	4.8%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	16.7%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	43.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.0%
Electricity	13.9%
Propane / LP gas	29.5%
Fuel oil	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	511	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	45	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	173	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	216	22.9%
Households with children under 18	179	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	405	42.9%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	22.0%
Married	61.8%	54.6%
Separated	3.8%	2.2%
Widowed	6.0%	10.4%
Divorced	4.5%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	8.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	180	51.1%
High school	96	27.3%
College / grad school	47	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.8%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Retail trade 7.7%

Construction 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Public administration 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Professional & management 1.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.1%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.8%
Carpool	16.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 17.7%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 27.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	69.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	237	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	20.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.0%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,953	95.8%
Spanish	74	3.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	74	3.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,953	95.8%
Born in same state	1,953	95.8%
Born in different state	1,758	86.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	85	4.2%
Not a US citizen	10	11.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	222	10.9%
French	166	8.1%
Polish	47	2.3%
Arab	42	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	1.3%
Norwegian	17	0.8%
Dutch	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	78.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50636

What city is ZIP code 50636 in?

ZIP code 50636 is primarily assigned to Greene, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50636 in?

ZIP code 50636 falls within Butler County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50636 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 50636 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 50636 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 50636 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 50636 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 50636 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50636?

The median home value in ZIP code 50636 is $134,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 50636 in?

ZIP code 50636 observes the CST timezone.