50135 ZIP Code — Kellogg, IA

Jasper County, Iowa

ZIP code 50135 is located in Kellogg, Iowa, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 72.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,658 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50135

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 $157,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $74,091. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50135 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,658

population

72.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50135 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50135

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50135. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kellogg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50208 Newton (8.3 mi) 50112 Grinnell (8.8 mi) 50141 Laurel (9.5 mi) 50137 Killduff (10.1 mi) 50106 Gilman (10.8 mi) 50251 Sully (13 mi) 50153 Lynnville (13.1 mi) 50120 Haverhill (13.3 mi) 50232 Reasnor (14.4 mi) 50028 Baxter (14.6 mi) 50162 Melbourne (15 mi) 50157 Malcom (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,658
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	72.96 sq mi
Water area	0.88 sq mi
Latitude	41.7537
Longitude	-92.8831
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	41.5%	40.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	20.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	6.6%	3.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,658

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$74,091

Median household income

$30,357

Per capita income

$157,200

Median home value

$771

Median monthly rent

74.9%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

539

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

100

10–14

15–19

20–24

121

25–34

116

103

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	460	27.7%
18 and over	1,198	72.3%
65 and over	288	17.4%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Black or African American 0.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,632	98.2%
Black or African American	9	0.5%
Two or more races	8	0.5%
Asian	5	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.2%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	40.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	20.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	6.6%	3.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	21.1%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$74,091

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 31.7%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,200
Median rent / month	$771
Owner occupied	74.9%
Renter occupied	25.1%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	91.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	34.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.4%
2 vehicles	25.1%
3 or more	41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.8%
Electricity	9.5%
Propane / LP gas	40.8%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	7.0%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	342	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	21	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	151	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	84	14.0%
Households with children under 18	174	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	215	36.0%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	19.9%
Married	56.4%	62.9%
Separated	0.5%	0.6%
Widowed	2.8%	5.7%
Divorced	10.3%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 21.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	14.1%
Kindergarten	16	3.8%
Elementary school	198	46.5%
High school	119	27.9%
College / grad school	33	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Retail trade 13.2%

Professional & management 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Construction 6.4%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Other services 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Public administration 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	26.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 12.0%

Female-led households 29.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	129	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	9.1%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,592	96.0%
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)	1,635	98.6%
Born in same state	1,628	98.2%
Born in different state	1,379	83.2%
Foreign born	7	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	23	1.4%
Not a US citizen	2	8.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	154	9.3%
Italian	152	9.2%
English	109	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	64	3.9%
Arab	43	2.6%
Dutch	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50135

What city is ZIP code 50135 in?

ZIP code 50135 is primarily assigned to Kellogg, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50135 in?

ZIP code 50135 falls within Jasper County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50135 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 50135 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50135?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 50135 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 50135 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50135?

The median home value in ZIP code 50135 is $157,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 50135 in?

ZIP code 50135 observes the CST timezone.