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Madison County
Patterson, IA
50218
50218 ZIP Code — Patterson, IA
Madison County, Iowa
ZIP code 50218 is located in
Patterson ,
Iowa ,
within Madison County .
It covers approximately 0.45 square miles and serves a population of
305 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 641 .
About ZIP code 50218
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 $116,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $70,000. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 50218 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
305
Population density
678 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
121
Geography
Land area
0.45 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
41.3413
Longitude
-93.8737
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
641
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.2%
34.4%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
52.0%
34.4%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
4.8%
25.7%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.5%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$70,000
Median household income
$116,500
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 65 21.3% 18 and over 240 78.7% 65 and over 40 13.1% Median age 33.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 277 84.5% Two or more races 28 8.5% Hispanic or Latino 23 7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.2%
34.4%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
52.0%
34.4%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
4.8%
25.7%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.5%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.8% $15k–$25k 1.6% $25k–$35k 11.7% $35k–$50k 14.1% $50k–$75k 24.2% $75k–$100k 29.7% $100k–$150k 10.9% $150k–$200k 3.9% $200k+ 3.1% Median income $70,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $116,500 Median rent / month $850 Owner occupied 93.0% Renter occupied 7.0% Vacant 7.9% Single-family detached 77.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 22.3% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.40
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.2% 2000–2009 20.9% 1990–1999 1.4% 1980–1989 23.7% 1970–1979 8.6% 1960–1969 2.9% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 40.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 34.5% 3 bedrooms 60.4% 4 bedrooms 5.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 21.9% 2 vehicles 34.4% 3 or more 43.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 11.7% Propane / LP gas 78.9% Wood 9.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 60 46.9% Cohabiting couple 11 8.6% Male householder, no spouse 23 18.0% Female householder, no spouse 34 26.6% Households with children under 18 53 41.4% Households with seniors (65+) 23 18.0% Average household size 2.38
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.1% 10.9% Married 51.5% 48.2% Separated 2.2% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 7.3% Divorced 13.2% 33.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.5%
Graduate / professional
0.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.6% Bachelor's or higher 7.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 14.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 29 45.3% High school 18 28.1% College / grad school 8 12.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Education & healthcare
5.5%
Professional & management
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.7% Service 9.9% Sales & office 22.5% Natural resources & construction 20.9% Production & transportation 22.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.0% Government 13.7% Self-employed 3.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.6% Carpool 4.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.1% Work from home 4.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
7.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 18.8% Retirement income 16.4% Supplemental Security 2.3% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 18.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.2% High blood pressure 31.9% High cholesterol 33.4% Diabetes 9.1% Heart disease 6.1% Stroke 2.6% Asthma 8.8% Arthritis 24.4% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 5.8% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.8% Binge drinking 22.3% No physical activity 21.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.3% Depression 16.8% Fair or poor health 10.3% Poor mental health 12.3% Poor physical health 8.3% No health insurance 8.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.3% Visited dentist 69.4% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 10.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 6 2.5%
Disability % Any disability 11.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 4.5% 65 and over 65.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.7% Public insurance 41.6% No insurance 4.3% Uninsured under 19 1.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 300 98.4% 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) 305 100.0% Born in same state 304 99.7% Born in different state 231 75.7% Foreign born 1 0.3% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 72 23.6% English 20 6.6% French 19 6.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 18 5.9% Dutch 5 1.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.0% Internet access 89.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50218
What city is ZIP code 50218 in?
ZIP code 50218 is primarily assigned to Patterson, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50218 in?
ZIP code 50218 falls within Madison County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50218 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 50218 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 50218?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50218?
The median home value in ZIP code 50218 is $116,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 50218?
ZIP code 50218 has an estimated population of 305 residents, with a density of 681 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 50218 in?
ZIP code 50218 observes the CST timezone.
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