50207 ZIP Code — New Sharon, IA
Mahaska County, Iowa
ZIP code 50207 is located in New Sharon, Iowa, within Mahaska County. It covers approximately 142.89 square miles and serves a population of 2,313 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 50207
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 $145,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $73,800. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,313
population
142.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50207 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50207
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50207. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Sharon | Acceptable |
| New Sharon | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50027 Barnes City (7.4 mi)
52586 Rose Hill (10.2 mi)
50143 Leighton (10.4 mi)
52534 Beacon (11.6 mi)
52577 Oskaloosa (11.9 mi)
50171 Montezuma (12.2 mi)
50104 Gibson (13.1 mi)
50153 Lynnville (13.7 mi)
50268 What Cheer (14.2 mi)
50219 Pella (14.6 mi)
50251 Sully (16 mi)
52543 Cedar (16.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,313 |
| Population density | 16 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 123 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 142.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4359 |
| Longitude | -92.6225 |
| 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 | 36.4% | 44.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 36.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.6% | 17.5% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 2.4% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
2,313
Population
16
People per sq mi
42.2
Median age
$73,800
Median household income
$35,841
Per capita income
$145,900
Median home value
$532
Median monthly rent
74.0%
Home ownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
923
Housing units
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
40
Under 5
40
69
5–9
68
43
10–14
41
113
15–19
111
94
20–24
91
117
25–34
115
135
35–44
131
174
45–54
170
108
55–59
106
86
60–64
84
122
65–74
120
48
75–84
46
21
85+
20
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 383 | 16.6% |
| 18 and over | 1,930 | 83.4% |
| 65 and over | 377 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,268 | 98.1% |
| Two or more races | 45 | 1.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.4% | 44.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 36.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.6% | 17.5% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 2.4% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
21.6%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
22.7%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $73,800 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.8%
$50k–$100k
20.1%
$100k–$150k
22.5%
$150k–$200k
21.6%
$200k–$300k
17.0%
$300k–$500k
7.9%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,900 |
| Median rent / month | $532 |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% |
| Vacant | 12.2% |
| Single-family detached | 90.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 42.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% |
| 3 or more | 45.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.0% |
| Electricity | 16.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 42.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 556 | 53.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 84 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 198 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 212 | 20.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 254 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 277 | 26.4% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.9% | 25.1% |
| Married | 53.6% | 52.0% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 13.0% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 8.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
40.0%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 14 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 28 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 156 | 42.7% |
| High school | 107 | 29.3% |
| College / grad school | 60 | 16.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.8%
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Agriculture & mining
13.5%
Other services
8.8%
Construction
8.3%
Retail trade
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Public administration
2.9%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Professional & management
2.5%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.0%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.6% |
| Service | 14.6% |
| Sales & office | 16.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.8% |
| Production & transportation | 15.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.3% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 14.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.8% |
| Carpool | 4.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 7.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.7 |
Poverty
All people
5.9%
Under 18 years
1.3%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
8.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.8% |
| Retirement income | 14.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| High blood pressure | 34.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 67.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 95 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.3% |
| Under 18 | 9.7% |
| 18–64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 and over | 40.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.5% |
| Public insurance | 24.7% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,233 | 96.5% |
| 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) | 2,313 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 2,309 | 99.8% |
| Born in different state | 2,043 | 88.3% |
| Foreign born | 4 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 441 | 19.1% |
| English | 380 | 16.4% |
| Italian | 322 | 13.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 166 | 7.2% |
| Polish | 93 | 4% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.4% |
| Internet access | 97.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50207
What city is ZIP code 50207 in?
ZIP code 50207 is primarily assigned to New Sharon, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50207 in?
ZIP code 50207 falls within Mahaska County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50207?
The median home value in ZIP code 50207 is $145,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 50207?
ZIP code 50207 has an estimated population of 2,313 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50207?
The median household income in ZIP code 50207 is $73,800, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50207 in?
ZIP code 50207 observes the CST timezone.