50211 ZIP Code — Norwalk, IA
Warren County, Iowa
ZIP code 50211 is located in Norwalk, Iowa, within Warren County. It covers approximately 58.61 square miles and serves a population of 15,120 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515/641.
About ZIP code 50211
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $276,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $95,095. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,120
population
58.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50211 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50211
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50211. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Norwalk | Acceptable |
| Norwalk | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50982 Des Moines (5 mi)
50061 Cumming (5.1 mi)
50160 Martensdale (6 mi)
50321 Des Moines (7 mi)
50229 Prole (7.5 mi)
50315 Des Moines (7.7 mi)
50320 Des Moines (8.2 mi)
50312 Des Moines (9.1 mi)
50309 Des Moines (10.1 mi)
50324 Windsor Heights (10.2 mi)
50395 Des Moines (10.3 mi)
50307 Des Moines (10.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,120 |
| Population density | 258 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 181 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 58.61 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4469 |
| Longitude | -93.6862 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 515/641 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.7% | 29.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.5% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.4% | 30.1% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 6.7% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
15,120
Population
258
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$95,095
Median household income
$44,918
Per capita income
$276,100
Median home value
$976
Median monthly rent
85.3%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
5,188
Housing units
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
424
Under 5
446
504
5–9
531
689
10–14
726
451
15–19
475
301
20–24
317
953
25–34
1,004
1,169
35–44
1,231
855
45–54
901
512
55–59
539
472
60–64
497
505
65–74
532
336
75–84
354
193
85+
203
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,037 | 26.7% |
| 18 and over | 11,083 | 73.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,123 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.8%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Black or African American
1.1%
Other race
0.9%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,354 | 93.8% |
| Two or more races | 376 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 183 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 169 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 139 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.7% | 29.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.5% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.4% | 30.1% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 6.7% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
3.4%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k+
12.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.2% |
| $200k+ | 12.0% |
| Median income | $95,095 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
7.3%
$150k–$200k
23.6%
$200k–$300k
21.9%
$300k–$500k
34.8%
$500k–$1M
9.0%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,100 |
| Median rent / month | $976 |
| Owner occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter occupied | 14.7% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 74.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 22.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.8% |
| 3 or more | 27.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.0% |
| Electricity | 32.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.6% |
| Fuel oil | 1.6% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,163 | 54.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 365 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 724 | 12.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,557 | 26.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,124 | 36.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,359 | 23.4% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.6% | 22.7% |
| Married | 59.5% | 54.5% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
1.4%
HS graduate
28.0%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
13.2%
Bachelor's degree
25.4%
Graduate / professional
11.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 284 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 210 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,929 | 49.0% |
| High school | 1,033 | 26.2% |
| College / grad school | 483 | 12.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Finance & real estate
18.3%
Retail trade
10.5%
Professional & management
8.8%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Construction
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Other services
5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.9% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.9% |
| Government | 13.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.5% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 12.3% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
Poverty
All people
5.0%
Under 18 years
5.9%
18 and over
4.7%
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
10.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.9% |
| Retirement income | 21.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| High blood pressure | 26.3% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.1% |
| Binge drinking | 24.8% |
| No physical activity | 18.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.1% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 7.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 71.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 8.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 707 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 33.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.5% |
| Public insurance | 29.1% |
| No insurance | 1.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,250 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 109 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 109 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,898 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 14,815 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 12,121 | 80.2% |
| Foreign born | 83 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 222 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 152 | 68.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,099 | 13.9% |
| Italian | 1,663 | 11% |
| Polish | 675 | 4.5% |
| English | 527 | 3.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 470 | 3.1% |
| Dutch | 147 | 1% |
| German | 21 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50211
What city is ZIP code 50211 in?
ZIP code 50211 is primarily assigned to Norwalk, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50211 in?
ZIP code 50211 falls within Warren County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50211 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 50211 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 50211?
ZIP code 50211 has an estimated population of 15,120 residents, with a density of 258 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50211?
The median household income in ZIP code 50211 is $95,095, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50211?
The median home value in ZIP code 50211 is $276,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 50211 in?
ZIP code 50211 observes the CST timezone.