50857 ZIP Code — Nodaway, IA
Adams County, Iowa
ZIP code 50857 is located in Nodaway, Iowa, within Adams County. It covers approximately 49.38 square miles and serves a population of 161 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
161
population
49.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50857 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50857
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50857. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Nodaway | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 161 |
| Population density | 3 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 49.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9428 |
| Longitude | -94.8713 |
| 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 | 38.8% | 47.2% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.8% | 36.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.4% | 13.4% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
161
Population
3
People per sq mi
59.6
Median age
$56,563
Median household income
$38,666
Per capita income
$152,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
84.5%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
78
Housing units
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
2
5
5–9
4
1
10–14
1
1
15–19
0
2
20–24
2
12
25–34
8
3
35–44
2
14
45–54
9
10
55–59
7
10
60–64
6
16
65–74
11
20
75–84
13
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16 | 9.9% |
| 18 and over | 145 | 90.1% |
| 65 and over | 60 | 37.3% |
| Median age | 59.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.8%
Two or more races
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 98.8% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.8% | 47.2% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.8% | 36.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.4% | 13.4% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
3.6%
$35k–$50k
23.8%
$50k–$75k
21.4%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 23.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.9% |
| Median income | $56,563 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
26.8%
$50k–$100k
19.7%
$100k–$150k
2.8%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k–$300k
8.5%
$300k–$500k
28.2%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,100 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter occupied | 15.5% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
| Single-family detached | 85.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 14.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 19.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% |
| 3 or more | 38.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.4% |
| Electricity | 15.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 75.0% |
| Wood | 7.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 40 | 47.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 34 | 40.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10 | 11.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8 | 9.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 49 | 58.3% |
| Average household size | 1.92 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 11.5% | 1.7% |
| Married | 50.6% | 78.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 37.9% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.8%
HS graduate
25.5%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Associate's degree
19.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
2.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 5 | 26.3% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 6 | 31.6% |
| High school | 1 | 5.3% |
| College / grad school | 7 | 36.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Transportation & utilities
16.7%
Other services
16.7%
Manufacturing
15.5%
Agriculture & mining
10.7%
Public administration
8.3%
Professional & management
6.0%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.2% |
| Service | 20.2% |
| Sales & office | 11.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.6% |
| Production & transportation | 19.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 59.5% |
| Government | 31.0% |
| Self-employed | 9.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.8% |
| Carpool | 16.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
Poverty
All people
9.3%
Under 18 years
37.5%
18 and over
6.2%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 60.7% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 17.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| High blood pressure | 38.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 29.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 8.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 26.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 64.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 37 | 25.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.9% |
| Under 18 | 12.5% |
| 18–64 years | 20.0% |
| 65 and over | 21.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.2% |
| Public insurance | 67.1% |
| No insurance | 3.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 157 | 97.5% |
| 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) | 161 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 161 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 105 | 65.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 24 | 14.9% |
| Italian | 20 | 12.4% |
| Polish | 5 | 3.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 2 | 1.2% |
| Arab | 2 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.2% |
| Internet access | 91.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50857
What city is ZIP code 50857 in?
ZIP code 50857 is primarily assigned to Nodaway, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50857 in?
ZIP code 50857 falls within Adams County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 50857 have an older population?
37% of residents in ZIP code 50857 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 50857 have a large retiree population?
61% of households in ZIP code 50857 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 50857 have a large veteran population?
26% of civilians in ZIP code 50857 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 50857 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 50857 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 50857 in?
ZIP code 50857 observes the CST timezone.