50125 ZIP Code — Indianola, IA
Warren County, Iowa
ZIP code 50125 is located in Indianola, Iowa, within Warren County. It covers approximately 162.39 square miles and serves a population of 20,364 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50125
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $230,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $84,173. 33% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20,364
population
162.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50125 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50125
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50125. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Indianola | Acceptable |
| Indianola | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50166 Milo (8.3 mi)
50160 Martensdale (9.5 mi)
50210 New Virginia (10.5 mi)
50229 Prole (11 mi)
50211 Norwalk (11.1 mi)
50240 Saint Charles (11.9 mi)
50139 Lacona (12.5 mi)
50047 Carlisle (13.1 mi)
50151 Lucas (15 mi)
50982 Des Moines (15.3 mi)
50118 Hartford (15.3 mi)
50061 Cumming (15.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 20,364 |
| Population density | 125 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 181 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 162.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3065 |
| Longitude | -93.5818 |
| 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 | 34.9% | 29.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 30.1% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 6.7% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
20,364
Population
125
People per sq mi
37.1
Median age
$84,173
Median household income
$37,896
Per capita income
$230,200
Median home value
$932
Median monthly rent
72.3%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
5,958
Housing units
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
556
Under 5
580
715
5–9
745
637
10–14
663
937
15–19
976
811
20–24
844
1,067
25–34
1,111
1,252
35–44
1,304
1,118
45–54
1,164
497
55–59
518
663
60–64
690
1,015
65–74
1,058
488
75–84
509
218
85+
228
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,738 | 23.3% |
| 18 and over | 15,626 | 76.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,516 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.6%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Asian
1.4%
Black or African American
0.8%
Other race
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,033 | 91.6% |
| Two or more races | 677 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 415 | 2% |
| Asian | 288 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 159 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 142 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.9% | 29.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.1% | 30.1% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 6.7% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
24.0%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k+
6.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.4% |
| $200k+ | 6.8% |
| Median income | $84,173 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$50k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
10.9%
$150k–$200k
18.7%
$200k–$300k
33.6%
$300k–$500k
20.9%
$500k–$1M
6.2%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $230,200 |
| Median rent / month | $932 |
| Owner occupied | 72.3% |
| Renter occupied | 27.7% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
| Single-family detached | 66.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.6% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% |
| 3 or more | 31.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.4% |
| Electricity | 25.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,137 | 54.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 418 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,216 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,818 | 24.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,602 | 34.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,346 | 30.9% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.4% | 27.8% |
| Married | 54.2% | 49.2% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
26.2%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
13.7%
Bachelor's degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 238 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 326 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,159 | 39.1% |
| High school | 1,071 | 19.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,723 | 31.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Retail trade
14.3%
Finance & real estate
12.0%
Construction
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Professional & management
7.2%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Other services
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.0% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.8% |
| Production & transportation | 13.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.7% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.1% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 10.5% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
6.1%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
14.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.3% |
| Retirement income | 26.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.3% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 23.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.2% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 8.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 67.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,083 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 26.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.4% |
| Public insurance | 32.4% |
| No insurance | 2.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,228 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 308 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 33 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 142 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 133 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,900 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 19,747 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 15,683 | 77.0% |
| Foreign born | 153 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 464 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 305 | 65.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,737 | 13.4% |
| French | 2,551 | 12.5% |
| Arab | 1,056 | 5.2% |
| English | 758 | 3.7% |
| Polish | 560 | 2.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 396 | 1.9% |
| German | 43 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 29 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50125
What city is ZIP code 50125 in?
ZIP code 50125 is primarily assigned to Indianola, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50125 in?
ZIP code 50125 falls within Warren County, Iowa.
What is the population of ZIP code 50125?
ZIP code 50125 has an estimated population of 20,364 residents, with a density of 125 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50125?
The median household income in ZIP code 50125 is $84,173, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50125?
The median home value in ZIP code 50125 is $230,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 50125 in?
ZIP code 50125 observes the CST timezone.