50130 ZIP Code — Jewell, IA
Hamilton County, Iowa
ZIP code 50130 is located in Jewell, Iowa, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 64.15 square miles and serves a population of 1,567 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50130
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 $128,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $78,816.
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 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,567
population
64.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50130 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50130
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50130. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jewell | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50246 Stanhope (4.5 mi)
50132 Kamrar (6 mi)
50075 Ellsworth (6.7 mi)
50248 Story City (8.5 mi)
50249 Stratford (11.6 mi)
50230 Radcliffe (12 mi)
50595 Webster City (12.1 mi)
50105 Gilbert (13.7 mi)
50236 Roland (13.8 mi)
50034 Blairsburg (14.4 mi)
50271 Williams (14.7 mi)
50014 Ames (16.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,567 |
| Population density | 24 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 64.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.52 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3037 |
| Longitude | -93.6791 |
| 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 | 27.4% | 41.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.7% | 38.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.5% | 17.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.3% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
1,567
Population
24
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$78,816
Median household income
$42,767
Per capita income
$128,600
Median home value
$855
Median monthly rent
83.1%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
529
Housing units
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
37
Under 5
45
63
5–9
76
52
10–14
62
86
15–19
102
29
20–24
34
80
25–34
95
72
35–44
86
120
45–54
142
63
55–59
76
37
60–64
44
42
65–74
50
33
75–84
40
0
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 455 | 29.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,112 | 71.0% |
| 65 and over | 166 | 10.6% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.5%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,481 | 94.5% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 31 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.4% | 41.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.7% | 38.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.5% | 17.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.3% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
2.0%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
14.4%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
25.6%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
8.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 8.6% |
| Median income | $78,816 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.2%
$50k–$100k
22.4%
$100k–$150k
36.1%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
7.3%
$300k–$500k
10.0%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $128,600 |
| Median rent / month | $855 |
| Owner occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter occupied | 16.9% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
| Single-family detached | 91.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 47.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% |
| 3 or more | 35.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.5% |
| Electricity | 16.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.4% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 312 | 52.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 65 | 11.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 74 | 12.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 139 | 23.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 216 | 36.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 115 | 19.5% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.6% | 29.0% |
| Married | 57.4% | 50.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
28.1%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
21.0%
Bachelor's degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 37 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 21 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 197 | 39.7% |
| High school | 170 | 34.3% |
| College / grad school | 71 | 14.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.8%
Manufacturing
17.1%
Construction
9.8%
Retail trade
9.6%
Professional & management
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.4%
Information
4.2%
Other services
3.7%
Public administration
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.6% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.3% |
| Production & transportation | 11.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.7% |
| Government | 26.3% |
| Self-employed | 8.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.7% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 5.9% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
8.4%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
16.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.0% |
| Retirement income | 21.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 22.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 8.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 68.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 30 | 2.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 36.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.1% |
| Public insurance | 26.7% |
| No insurance | 3.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,485 | 94.8% |
| 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) | 1,520 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,503 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 1,231 | 78.6% |
| Foreign born | 17 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 47 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 34 | 72.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 348 | 22.2% |
| French | 145 | 9.3% |
| Italian | 132 | 8.4% |
| English | 40 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 35 | 2.2% |
| Dutch | 30 | 1.9% |
| German | 9 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50130
What city is ZIP code 50130 in?
ZIP code 50130 is primarily assigned to Jewell, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50130 in?
ZIP code 50130 falls within Hamilton County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50130 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 50130 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50130?
The median home value in ZIP code 50130 is $128,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 50130?
ZIP code 50130 has an estimated population of 1,567 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50130?
The median household income in ZIP code 50130 is $78,816, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50130 in?
ZIP code 50130 observes the CST timezone.