50170 ZIP Code — Monroe, IA
Jasper County, Iowa
ZIP code 50170 is located in Monroe, Iowa, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 83.17 square miles and serves a population of 2,874 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 50170
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 $182,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $79,000. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,874
population
83.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50170 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50170
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50170. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Monroe | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50214 Otley (6 mi)
50232 Reasnor (6.8 mi)
50228 Prairie City (7.8 mi)
50137 Killduff (11.1 mi)
50251 Sully (11.5 mi)
50054 Colfax (12 mi)
50208 Newton (13 mi)
50237 Runnells (13.4 mi)
50225 Pleasantville (13.7 mi)
50219 Pella (14.1 mi)
50153 Lynnville (14.9 mi)
50169 Mitchellville (15.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,874 |
| Population density | 35 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 83.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.96 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5424 |
| Longitude | -93.1008 |
| 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 | 27.6% | 40.7% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.6% | 35.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 20.9% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.6% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
2,874
Population
35
People per sq mi
38.9
Median age
$79,000
Median household income
$36,341
Per capita income
$182,300
Median home value
$752
Median monthly rent
77.7%
Home ownership
4.5%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
969
Housing units
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
98
Under 5
93
99
5–9
94
92
10–14
87
69
15–19
66
89
20–24
84
254
25–34
240
189
35–44
179
213
45–54
202
97
55–59
92
44
60–64
42
154
65–74
145
61
75–84
57
17
85+
17
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 648 | 22.5% |
| 18 and over | 2,226 | 77.5% |
| 65 and over | 451 | 15.7% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.5%
Two or more races
0.7%
Asian
0.5%
Hispanic or Latino
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,837 | 98.5% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.6% | 40.7% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.6% | 35.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 20.9% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.6% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
3.7%
$35k–$50k
6.9%
$50k–$75k
23.3%
$75k–$100k
18.0%
$100k–$150k
30.0%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
0.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 30.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 0.9% |
| Median income | $79,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
7.1%
$100k–$150k
26.4%
$150k–$200k
22.1%
$200k–$300k
19.5%
$300k–$500k
20.9%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,300 |
| Median rent / month | $752 |
| Owner occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter occupied | 22.3% |
| Vacant | 2.8% |
| Single-family detached | 83.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% |
| 3 or more | 35.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.0% |
| Electricity | 20.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 29.0% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 658 | 54.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 80 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 190 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 274 | 22.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 399 | 33.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 343 | 28.5% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.0% | 20.8% |
| Married | 60.1% | 55.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
1.2%
HS graduate
37.1%
Some college, no degree
26.7%
Associate's degree
13.7%
Bachelor's degree
18.0%
Graduate / professional
3.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 44 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 31 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 295 | 51.2% |
| High school | 139 | 24.1% |
| College / grad school | 67 | 11.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Manufacturing
19.4%
Retail trade
9.4%
Agriculture & mining
7.5%
Construction
6.6%
Professional & management
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Other services
5.1%
Public administration
4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Information
2.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.3% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 21.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 13.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.8% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 6.5% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.2 |
Poverty
All people
4.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.6% |
| Retirement income | 23.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| High blood pressure | 32.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 22.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 67.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 155 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 34.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.8% |
| Public insurance | 27.4% |
| No insurance | 1.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,683 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 4 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 4 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,859 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 2,846 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 2,329 | 81.0% |
| Foreign born | 13 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 385 | 13.4% |
| French | 252 | 8.8% |
| Italian | 231 | 8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 192 | 6.7% |
| Polish | 49 | 1.7% |
| German | 5 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50170
What city is ZIP code 50170 in?
ZIP code 50170 is primarily assigned to Monroe, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50170 in?
ZIP code 50170 falls within Jasper County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50170?
The median home value in ZIP code 50170 is $182,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 50170?
ZIP code 50170 has an estimated population of 2,874 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50170?
The median household income in ZIP code 50170 is $79,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50170 in?
ZIP code 50170 observes the CST timezone.