50115 ZIP Code — Guthrie Center, IA

Guthrie County, Iowa

ZIP code 50115 is located in Guthrie Center, Iowa, within Guthrie County. It covers approximately 172.22 square miles and serves a population of 2,782 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50115

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 $134,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,917. 35% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50115 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,782

population

172.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50115 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50115

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50115. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Guthrie Center	Acceptable
Guthrie Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50216 Panora (9.4 mi) 50029 Bayard (10.1 mi) 50048 Casey (11.8 mi) 50002 Adair (12.3 mi) 50277 Yale (13.2 mi) 50026 Bagley (13.3 mi) 50058 Coon Rapids (14.9 mi) 50164 Menlo (15 mi) 50146 Linden (16.8 mi) 50250 Stuart (17 mi) 50233 Redfield (17.3 mi) 50076 Exira (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,782
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	172.22 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	41.6802
Longitude	-94.5578
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	45.1%	42.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	33.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	21.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,782

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$68,917

Median household income

$36,843

Per capita income

$134,600

Median home value

$764

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

1,102

Housing units

21.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

129

5–9

141

10–14

15–19

20–24

190

25–34

206

115

35–44

124

175

45–54

191

55–59

60–64

151

65–74

163

101

75–84

110

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	629	22.6%
18 and over	2,153	77.4%
65 and over	641	23.0%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.9%

Two or more races 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,563	88.9%
Two or more races	163	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	102	3.5%
Asian	24	0.8%
Other race	18	0.6%
Black or African American	8	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	42.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	33.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	21.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	24.2%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$68,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,600
Median rent / month	$764
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	44.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.2%
Electricity	19.9%
Propane / LP gas	30.7%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	650	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	101	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	207	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	249	20.6%
Households with children under 18	331	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	447	37.0%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	17.7%
Married	64.4%	57.7%
Separated	1.2%	0.7%
Widowed	5.4%	13.6%
Divorced	8.4%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 19.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	10.2%
Kindergarten	62	12.0%
Elementary school	258	49.8%
High school	85	16.4%
College / grad school	60	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Retail trade 11.0%

Public administration 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Professional & management 6.3%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Construction 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 3.7%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.5%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 15.5%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 19.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	167	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,599	93.4%
Spanish	25	1.0%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,707	97.3%
Born in same state	2,703	97.2%
Born in different state	2,291	82.4%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	75	2.7%
Not a US citizen	16	21.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	347	12.5%
French	249	9%
Arab	232	8.3%
English	159	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	109	3.9%
Polish	79	2.8%
Irish	9	0.3%
Norwegian	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50115

What city is ZIP code 50115 in?

ZIP code 50115 is primarily assigned to Guthrie Center, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50115 in?

ZIP code 50115 falls within Guthrie County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50115 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 50115 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50115?

The median home value in ZIP code 50115 is $134,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 50115?

ZIP code 50115 has an estimated population of 2,782 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50115?

The median household income in ZIP code 50115 is $68,917, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50115 in?

ZIP code 50115 observes the CST timezone.