50153 ZIP Code — Lynnville, IA

Jasper County, Iowa

ZIP code 50153 is located in Lynnville, Iowa, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 33.39 square miles and serves a population of 852 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50153

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 $167,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($69,716) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50153 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

852
population
33.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50153 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50153

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City Status
Lynnville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50251 Sully (3.3 mi) 50137 Killduff (5.3 mi) 50232 Reasnor (8.1 mi) 50112 Grinnell (11.6 mi) 50219 Pella (12.4 mi) 50135 Kellogg (13.1 mi) 50207 New Sharon (13.7 mi) 50171 Montezuma (14.8 mi) 50170 Monroe (14.9 mi) 50214 Otley (15.2 mi) 50208 Newton (15.7 mi) 50143 Leighton (16.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 852
Population density 26 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 099
Geography
Land area 33.39 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 41.5707
Longitude -92.8157
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 44.1% 40.7% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 36.0% 35.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 15.4% 20.9% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.5% 3.1% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

852
Population
26
People per sq mi
51.4
Median age
$69,716
Median household income
$49,853
Per capita income
$167,900
Median home value
$556
Median monthly rent
89.3%
Home ownership
4.5%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
353
Housing units
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
27
Under 5
18
14
5–9
10
20
10–14
14
53
15–19
37
6
20–24
4
51
25–34
36
48
35–44
33
50
45–54
35
42
55–59
29
45
60–64
31
58
65–74
40
54
75–84
37
35
85+
25
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812014.1%
18 and over73285.9%
65 and over24929.2%
Median age51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%
Two or more races 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White84098.1%
Two or more races101.2%
Hispanic or Latino40.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.1%
Other race10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.1% 40.7% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 36.0% 35.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 15.4% 20.9% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.5% 3.1% 5.0%
Under $10k 1.1%
$10k–$15k 4.0%
$15k–$25k 15.5%
$25k–$35k 6.2%
$35k–$50k 11.0%
$50k–$75k 16.1%
$75k–$100k 13.1%
$100k–$150k 17.7%
$150k–$200k 4.8%
$200k+ 10.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.1%
$10k–$15k4.0%
$15k–$25k15.5%
$25k–$35k6.2%
$35k–$50k11.0%
$50k–$75k16.1%
$75k–$100k13.1%
$100k–$150k17.7%
$150k–$200k4.8%
$200k+10.5%
Median income$69,716

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%
$50k–$100k 23.7%
$100k–$150k 13.5%
$150k–$200k 13.2%
$200k–$300k 25.5%
$300k–$500k 8.4%
$500k–$1M 2.4%
$1M+ 6.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$167,900
Median rent / month$556
Owner occupied89.3%
Renter occupied10.7%
Vacant5.1%
Single-family detached90.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.3%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.36

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.8%
2000–200910.9%
1990–199910.2%
1980–19894.8%
1970–19798.4%
1960–196914.0%
1950–19597.1%
1940–19495.1%
1939 or earlier36.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.3%
1 bedroom10.9%
2 bedrooms23.7%
3 bedrooms45.0%
4 bedrooms16.3%
5+ bedrooms2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.5%
1 vehicle14.2%
2 vehicles38.1%
3 or more44.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas26.0%
Electricity41.6%
Propane / LP gas32.2%
Wood0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22660.6%
Cohabiting couple133.5%
Male householder, no spouse9726.0%
Female householder, no spouse379.9%
Households with children under 185414.5%
Households with seniors (65+)19050.9%
Average household size2.28

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.6%9.2%
Married59.9%72.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.4%10.2%
Divorced9.0%7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%
Some HS, no diploma 1.5%
HS graduate 56.4%
Some college, no degree 15.6%
Associate's degree 9.4%
Bachelor's degree 13.9%
Graduate / professional 0.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.0%
Bachelor's or higher14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2213.1%
Kindergarten21.2%
Elementary school5532.7%
High school2816.7%
College / grad school6136.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.9%
Construction 24.1%
Education & healthcare 10.7%
Agriculture & mining 10.3%
Retail trade 8.6%
Other services 4.7%
Finance & real estate 4.5%
Transportation & utilities 4.1%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Professional & management 2.5%
Public administration 1.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.9%
Service8.2%
Sales & office19.5%
Natural resources & construction25.5%
Production & transportation21.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.5%
Government8.0%
Self-employed7.8%
Unpaid family workers0.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.3%
Carpool15.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.1%
Work from home9.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.6

Poverty

All people 4.5%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 5.2%
Married-couple families 7.1%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security45.8%
Retirement income20.4%
Supplemental Security0.5%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP2.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.3%
High blood pressure33.7%
High cholesterol32.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis25.9%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.2%
Binge drinking22.0%
No physical activity23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.1%
Depression17.2%
Fair or poor health12.1%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.9%
Visited dentist68.0%
Cholesterol screening90.0%
Teeth loss11.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans577.8%
Disability%
Any disability13.5%
Under 182.5%
18–64 years7.9%
65 and over29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.4%
Public insurance40.3%
No insurance0.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only80794.7%
Spanish30.4%
Other Indo-European30.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)84999.6%
Born in same state84899.5%
Born in different state77190.5%
Foreign born10.1%
Naturalized citizen30.4%
Not a US citizen266.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English41748.9%
French657.6%
Arab637.4%
Italian617.2%
AncestryCount%
Polish303.5%
Norwegian20.2%
Dutch20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.8%
Internet access87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50153

What city is ZIP code 50153 in?

ZIP code 50153 is primarily assigned to Lynnville, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50153 in?

ZIP code 50153 falls within Jasper County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50153 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 50153 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 50153 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 50153 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50153 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 50153 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50153?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 50153 in?

ZIP code 50153 observes the CST timezone.

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