50460 ZIP Code — Orchard, IA

Mitchell County, Iowa

ZIP code 50460 is located in Orchard, Iowa, within Mitchell County. It covers approximately 35.44 square miles and serves a population of 713 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50460

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 $234,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $80,990. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 37% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 26% of households.

713
population
35.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50460 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50460

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City Status
Orchard Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50435 Floyd (7.4 mi) 50461 Osage (8.4 mi) 50616 Charles City (10.5 mi) 50603 Alta Vista (11.4 mi) 50471 Rudd (11.7 mi) 50466 Riceville (12.3 mi) 50628 Elma (15.4 mi) 50476 Stacyville (15.9 mi) 50472 Saint Ansgar (18 mi) 50458 Nora Springs (18.2 mi) 50468 Rockford (19.1 mi) 50645 Ionia (19.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 713
Population density 20 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 131
Geography
Land area 35.44 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 43.2340
Longitude -92.6778
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 27.4% 40.5% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 54.1% 35.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 18.5% 21.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.5% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

713
Population
20
People per sq mi
24.7
Median age
$80,990
Median household income
$23,838
Per capita income
$234,600
Median home value
$471
Median monthly rent
74.6%
Home ownership
1.5%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
187
Housing units
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
49
Under 5
49
35
5–9
35
33
10–14
33
4
15–19
4
73
20–24
75
46
25–34
46
26
35–44
26
19
45–54
19
8
55–59
8
19
60–64
19
32
65–74
32
11
75–84
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824233.9%
18 and over47166.1%
65 and over8712.2%
Median age24.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White713100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 27.4% 40.5% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 54.1% 35.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 18.5% 21.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.5% 5.0%
Under $10k 5.1%
$10k–$15k 0.6%
$15k–$25k 0.6%
$25k–$35k 1.7%
$35k–$50k 6.8%
$50k–$75k 29.9%
$75k–$100k 26.0%
$100k–$150k 21.5%
$150k–$200k 0.6%
$200k+ 7.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.1%
$10k–$15k0.6%
$15k–$25k0.6%
$25k–$35k1.7%
$35k–$50k6.8%
$50k–$75k29.9%
$75k–$100k26.0%
$100k–$150k21.5%
$150k–$200k0.6%
$200k+7.3%
Median income$80,990

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.6%
$50k–$100k 9.1%
$100k–$150k 12.1%
$150k–$200k 1.5%
$200k–$300k 46.2%
$300k–$500k 12.1%
$500k–$1M 4.5%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$234,600
Median rent / month$471
Owner occupied74.6%
Renter occupied25.4%
Vacant23.7%
Single-family detached99.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.4%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)3.49

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.5%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19998.6%
1980–19893.4%
1970–197914.2%
1960–19693.9%
1950–195910.3%
1940–19490.4%
1939 or earlier52.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.9%
2 bedrooms3.4%
3 bedrooms47.0%
4 bedrooms35.3%
5+ bedrooms10.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.6%
1 vehicle7.9%
2 vehicles33.9%
3 or more57.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.1%
Propane / LP gas90.4%
Wood7.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13676.8%
Cohabiting couple95.1%
Male householder, no spouse2715.3%
Female householder, no spouse52.8%
Households with children under 188045.2%
Households with seniors (65+)5229.4%
Average household size4.03

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married15.2%4.8%
Married71.0%90.7%
Separated0.0%2.6%
Widowed7.6%1.1%
Divorced6.2%0.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.5%
Some HS, no diploma 5.9%
HS graduate 10.8%
Some college, no degree 23.2%
Associate's degree 10.8%
Bachelor's degree 28.8%
Graduate / professional 0.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher74.6%
Bachelor's or higher29.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten1114.3%
Elementary school6584.4%
High school11.3%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 38.7%
Construction 12.9%
Retail trade 12.1%
Finance & real estate 12.1%
Agriculture & mining 7.4%
Wholesale trade 6.3%
Education & healthcare 5.8%
Other services 3.3%
Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.4%
Service3.0%
Sales & office13.7%
Natural resources & construction18.7%
Production & transportation43.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.9%
Government2.2%
Self-employed15.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone43.7%
Carpool12.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.8%
Work from home4.1%
Other means34.3%
Avg commute (minutes)13.4

Poverty

All people 1.5%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 2.3%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.2%
Retirement income39.5%
Supplemental Security4.5%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.1%
High blood pressure35.0%
High cholesterol32.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis26.1%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.1%
Binge drinking20.8%
No physical activity27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.3%
Depression18.2%
Fair or poor health15.1%
Poor mental health14.1%
Poor physical health11.2%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.4%
Visited dentist62.9%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss16.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans316.6%
Disability%
Any disability4.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years5.7%
65 and over11.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance54.6%
Public insurance19.8%
No insurance36.6%
Uninsured under 1925.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only61586.3%
Spanish15925.9%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander15925.9%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)713100.0%
Born in same state713100.0%
Born in different state41658.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab23332.7%
Italian395.5%
French314.3%
AncestryCount%
Polish304.2%
Dutch30.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access24.8%
Internet access97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50460

What city is ZIP code 50460 in?

ZIP code 50460 is primarily assigned to Orchard, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50460 in?

ZIP code 50460 falls within Mitchell County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50460 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 50460 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 50460?

Approximately 26% of households in ZIP code 50460 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 50460 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 50460 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 50460?

ZIP code 50460 has an estimated population of 713 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50460 in?

ZIP code 50460 observes the CST timezone.

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