50223 ZIP Code — Pilot Mound, IA

Boone County, Iowa

ZIP code 50223 is located in Pilot Mound, Iowa, within Boone County. It covers approximately 28.99 square miles and serves a population of 364 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50223

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 $87,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,516. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 50223 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

364

population

28.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50223 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50223

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50223. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pilot Mound	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50530 Dayton (7.6 mi) 50212 Ogden (8.5 mi) 50544 Harcourt (9 mi) 50064 Dana (10.7 mi) 50036 Boone (10.7 mi) 50249 Stratford (10.8 mi) 50217 Paton (11.1 mi) 50107 Grand Junction (13.4 mi) 50557 Lehigh (13.6 mi) 50543 Gowrie (15 mi) 50246 Stanhope (16.4 mi) 50014 Ames (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	364
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	28.99 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	42.1653
Longitude	-94.0343
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	515

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	36.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	51.4%	34.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	24.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

364

Population

People per sq mi

64.8

Median age

$38,516

Median household income

$23,669

Per capita income

$87,100

Median home value

$600

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

221

Housing units

2.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	54	14.8%
18 and over	310	85.2%
65 and over	180	49.5%
Median age	64.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	363	99.7%
Two or more races	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	36.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	51.4%	34.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	24.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 26.3%

$35k–$50k 22.8%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	26.3%
$35k–$50k	22.8%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	3.6%
Median income	$38,516

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 42.6%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 1.5%

$300k–$500k 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,100
Median rent / month	$600
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	33.7%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.9%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	57.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	32.9%
3 bedrooms	32.1%
4 bedrooms	27.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	40.1%
2 vehicles	17.4%
3 or more	41.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.1%
Electricity	1.8%
Propane / LP gas	47.9%
Wood	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	77	46.1%
Cohabiting couple	7	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	25	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	58	34.7%
Households with children under 18	35	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	98	58.7%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.1%	23.9%
Married	62.6%	45.9%
Separated	2.6%	0.6%
Widowed	6.5%	6.3%
Divorced	12.3%	23.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 33.1%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 2.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	2.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	45	70.3%
High school	4	6.3%
College / grad school	14	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.0%

Retail trade 16.8%

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Finance & real estate 12.1%

Other services 4.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Construction 2.8%

Information 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Professional & management 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.4%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	37.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 7.4%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 14.3%

Female-led households 5.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.3%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.4%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	25.4%
65 and over	56.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.7%
Public insurance	59.6%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	360	98.9%
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)	364	100.0%
Born in same state	364	100.0%
Born in different state	300	82.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	65	17.9%
Italian	46	12.6%
French	41	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	2.2%
English	3	0.8%
Dutch	3	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50223

What city is ZIP code 50223 in?

ZIP code 50223 is primarily assigned to Pilot Mound, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50223 in?

ZIP code 50223 falls within Boone County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50223 have an older population?

50% of residents in ZIP code 50223 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 50223 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 50223 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50223?

2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 50223 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 50223 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 50223 in?

ZIP code 50223 observes the CST timezone.