50853 ZIP Code — Massena, IA

Cass County, Iowa

ZIP code 50853 is located in Massena, Iowa, within Cass County. It covers approximately 74.71 square miles and serves a population of 693 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 50853

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 $154,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,406. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50853 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

693

population

74.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50853 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50853

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Massena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50837 Bridgewater (4.7 mi) 50843 Cumberland (5.9 mi) 50274 Wiota (8.9 mi) 50846 Fontanelle (10.8 mi) 50020 Anita (14 mi) 50859 Prescott (14.2 mi) 50841 Corning (14.9 mi) 50022 Atlantic (16.7 mi) 50858 Orient (17.4 mi) 51544 Lewis (17.9 mi) 51535 Griswold (18.7 mi) 50849 Greenfield (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	693
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	74.71 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.2376
Longitude	-94.7577
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	712

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	46.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	34.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

693

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$66,406

Median household income

$31,958

Per capita income

$154,700

Median home value

$550

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

255

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	151	21.8%
18 and over	542	78.2%
65 and over	173	25.0%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 3.8%

Two or more races 2.9%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	640	88.9%
Hispanic or Latino	27	3.8%
Other race	27	3.8%
Two or more races	21	2.9%
Asian	5	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	46.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	34.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$66,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,700
Median rent / month	$550
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	9.3%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	39.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.5%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	31.6%
4 bedrooms	26.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.0%
Electricity	17.4%
Propane / LP gas	36.2%
Fuel oil	1.7%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	194	66.2%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	61	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	35	11.9%
Households with children under 18	77	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	32.4%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.4%	14.4%
Married	69.9%	77.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	5.8%
Divorced	7.6%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 31.0%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	9.6%
Kindergarten	2	1.5%
Elementary school	61	45.2%
High school	33	24.4%
College / grad school	26	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.3%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Retail trade 13.3%

Construction 12.0%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Public administration 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Information 1.7%

Other services 1.3%

Professional & management 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	24.6%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	16.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	27.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	647	93.4%
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)	688	99.3%
Born in same state	679	98.0%
Born in different state	605	87.3%
Foreign born	9	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	105	15.2%
French	84	12.1%
Arab	68	9.8%
Dutch	15	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	1.9%
Irish	6	0.9%
English	6	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50853

What city is ZIP code 50853 in?

ZIP code 50853 is primarily assigned to Massena, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50853 in?

ZIP code 50853 falls within Cass County, Iowa.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50853?

The median home value in ZIP code 50853 is $154,700.

Does ZIP code 50853 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 50853 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 50853?

ZIP code 50853 has an estimated population of 693 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50853?

The median household income in ZIP code 50853 is $66,406, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50853 in?

ZIP code 50853 observes the CST timezone.