50849 ZIP Code — Greenfield, IA

Adair County, Iowa

ZIP code 50849 is located in Greenfield, Iowa, within Adair County. It covers approximately 114.13 square miles and serves a population of 2,395 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50849

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 $132,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $58,250. 47% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

2,395

population

114.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50849 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50849

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50849. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greenfield	Acceptable
Greenfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50858 Orient (6.1 mi) 50846 Fontanelle (8.7 mi) 50070 Dexter (12.6 mi) 50164 Menlo (12.9 mi) 50155 Macksburg (13.2 mi) 50250 Stuart (13.3 mi) 50837 Bridgewater (14.9 mi) 50048 Casey (15.4 mi) 50801 Creston (17.4 mi) 50273 Winterset (18.2 mi) 50072 Earlham (18.6 mi) 50853 Massena (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,395
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	114.13 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	41.3093
Longitude	-94.3943
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	48.6%	46.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,395

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$58,250

Median household income

$35,938

Per capita income

$132,500

Median home value

$598

Median monthly rent

63.6%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

805

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

109

15–19

103

20–24

105

25–34

100

104

35–44

140

45–54

132

55–59

114

60–64

109

140

65–74

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	553	23.1%
18 and over	1,842	76.9%
65 and over	597	24.9%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 2.1%

Black or African American 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,280	94.3%
Two or more races	50	2.1%
Black or African American	42	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1%
Other race	23	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	46.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$58,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 29.6%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,500
Median rent / month	$598
Owner occupied	63.6%
Renter occupied	36.4%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	38.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	18.2%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	36.2%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.7%
Electricity	23.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	433	40.4%
Cohabiting couple	62	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	297	27.7%
Female householder, no spouse	280	26.1%
Households with children under 18	228	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	403	37.6%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.5%	21.9%
Married	48.5%	49.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	3.3%	16.8%
Divorced	13.6%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	5.3%
Kindergarten	30	5.5%
Elementary school	284	51.9%
High school	140	25.6%
College / grad school	64	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Retail trade 14.0%

Construction 13.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Public administration 4.9%

Other services 4.7%

Professional & management 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 11.4%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 23.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	150	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.1%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,306	96.3%
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)	2,367	98.8%
Born in same state	2,361	98.6%
Born in different state	1,954	81.6%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.2%
Not a US citizen	23	82.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	349	14.6%
Dutch	272	11.4%
French	203	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	99	4.1%
English	46	1.9%
Polish	41	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.8%
Internet access	82.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50849

What city is ZIP code 50849 in?

ZIP code 50849 is primarily assigned to Greenfield, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50849 in?

ZIP code 50849 falls within Adair County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50849 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 50849 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50849?

The median home value in ZIP code 50849 is $132,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 50849?

ZIP code 50849 has an estimated population of 2,395 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50849?

The median household income in ZIP code 50849 is $58,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50849 in?

ZIP code 50849 observes the CST timezone.