50168 ZIP Code — Mingo, IA

Jasper County, Iowa

ZIP code 50168 is located in Mingo, Iowa, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 38.41 square miles and serves a population of 831 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50168

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 $228,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($91,094) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 32% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50168 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

831

population

38.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50168 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50168

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50168. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mingo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50028 Baxter (5.8 mi) 50055 Collins (6.7 mi) 50054 Colfax (7.2 mi) 50234 Rhodes (8.7 mi) 50161 Maxwell (9 mi) 50169 Mitchellville (9.7 mi) 50035 Bondurant (10.2 mi) 50208 Newton (12.4 mi) 50073 Elkhart (13.1 mi) 50162 Melbourne (13.6 mi) 50009 Altoona (14.4 mi) 50228 Prairie City (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	831
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	38.41 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.7888
Longitude	-93.2634
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	36.6%	40.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	20.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

831

Population

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$91,094

Median household income

$54,558

Per capita income

$228,600

Median home value

$863

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

369

Housing units

24.5%

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	150	18.1%
18 and over	681	81.9%
65 and over	132	15.9%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	799	94.1%
Two or more races	21	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	18	2.1%
Black or African American	8	0.9%
Asian	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.6%	40.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	20.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k+ 11.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	18.4%
$200k+	11.7%
Median income	$91,094

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 24.1%

$300k–$500k 24.1%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$228,600
Median rent / month	$863
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	18.7%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	24.6%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	25.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.6%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	27.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	8.2%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	55.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.0%
Electricity	21.3%
Propane / LP gas	39.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	218	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	25	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	28	8.2%
Female householder, no spouse	72	21.0%
Households with children under 18	107	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	30.0%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	16.6%
Married	67.1%	59.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	0.3%	8.4%
Divorced	12.1%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	5.6%
Kindergarten	8	5.6%
Elementary school	62	43.4%
High school	42	29.4%
College / grad school	23	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Manufacturing 17.8%

Retail trade 14.5%

Agriculture & mining 11.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Construction 7.5%

Wholesale trade 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Professional & management 3.5%

Other services 1.4%

Public administration 1.4%

Information 1.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.2%
Service	1.9%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.2%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	16.9%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 2.7%

18 and over 2.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 11.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	12.2%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	22.5%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	70.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	18.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.0%
Public insurance	27.9%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	787	94.7%
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)	829	99.8%
Born in same state	829	99.8%
Born in different state	723	87.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	123	14.8%
Arab	100	12%
French	77	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	34	4.1%
English	30	3.6%
Dutch	29	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50168

What city is ZIP code 50168 in?

ZIP code 50168 is primarily assigned to Mingo, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50168 in?

ZIP code 50168 falls within Jasper County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50168 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 50168 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 50168?

ZIP code 50168 has an estimated population of 831 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50168?

The median household income in ZIP code 50168 is $91,094, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50168?

The median home value in ZIP code 50168 is $228,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 50168 in?

ZIP code 50168 observes the CST timezone.