50229 ZIP Code — Prole, IA
Warren County, Iowa
ZIP code 50229 is located in Prole, Iowa, within Warren County. It covers approximately 41.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,392 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 50229
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 $388,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $112,563. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,392
population
41.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50229 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50229
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50229. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Prole | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50160 Martensdale (1.9 mi)
50240 Saint Charles (5 mi)
50211 Norwalk (7.5 mi)
50061 Cumming (7.9 mi)
50261 Van Meter (10.9 mi)
50125 Indianola (11 mi)
50982 Des Moines (12.2 mi)
50038 Booneville (12.8 mi)
50257 Truro (13.2 mi)
50321 Des Moines (13.8 mi)
50210 New Virginia (13.9 mi)
50273 Winterset (13.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,392 |
| Population density | 33 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 181 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 41.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3640 |
| Longitude | -93.7793 |
| 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 | 9.2% | 29.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.1% | 30.1% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 17.8% | 6.7% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
1,392
Population
33
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$112,563
Median household income
$42,693
Per capita income
$388,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
97.9%
Home ownership
3.1%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
552
Housing units
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
57
Under 5
63
33
5–9
37
74
10–14
80
19
15–19
21
42
20–24
46
67
25–34
74
110
35–44
120
91
45–54
100
50
55–59
55
38
60–64
41
65
65–74
70
14
75–84
16
4
85+
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 377 | 27.1% |
| 18 and over | 1,015 | 72.9% |
| 65 and over | 174 | 12.5% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.9%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
Black or African American
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,347 | 95.9% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 9.2% | 29.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.1% | 30.1% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 17.8% | 6.7% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
1.9%
$25k–$35k
1.9%
$35k–$50k
3.3%
$50k–$75k
9.9%
$75k–$100k
17.9%
$100k–$150k
43.0%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
8.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 3.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 43.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 8.6% |
| Median income | $112,563 |
Housing
Home values
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k–$300k
29.8%
$300k–$500k
32.1%
$500k–$1M
30.0%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $388,200 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 97.9% |
| Renter occupied | 2.1% |
| Vacant | 13.5% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 32.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 4.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 45.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.5% |
| 3 or more | 43.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.2% |
| Electricity | 15.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 78.6% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| Solar | 2.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 333 | 68.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 89 | 18.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 43 | 8.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 21 | 4.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 234 | 48.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 131 | 27.0% |
| Average household size | 2.86 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 11.2% | 14.7% |
| Married | 64.7% | 64.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 16.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.8%
HS graduate
29.5%
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Associate's degree
26.3%
Bachelor's degree
23.3%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 99.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 28 | 9.9% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 195 | 68.7% |
| High school | 48 | 16.9% |
| College / grad school | 13 | 4.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
26.1%
Construction
22.2%
Education & healthcare
18.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Professional & management
5.1%
Public administration
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
4.0%
Retail trade
3.6%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Other services
2.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Manufacturing
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.6% |
| Service | 5.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.6% |
| Production & transportation | 6.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 58.9% |
| Government | 23.2% |
| Self-employed | 17.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.7% |
| Carpool | 4.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 10.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.5 |
Poverty
All people
3.1%
Under 18 years
2.2%
18 and over
3.3%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.6% |
| Retirement income | 21.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| High blood pressure | 31.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 23.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 7.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 69.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 46 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 16.7% |
| 65 and over | 23.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 94.2% |
| Public insurance | 15.3% |
| No insurance | 0.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,272 | 91.4% |
| 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) | 1,375 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 1,369 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 1,165 | 83.7% |
| Foreign born | 6 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 17 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 240 | 17.2% |
| Arab | 115 | 8.3% |
| French | 112 | 8% |
| English | 88 | 6.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 24 | 1.7% |
| Dutch | 14 | 1% |
| Irish | 4 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.9% |
| Internet access | 98.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50229
What city is ZIP code 50229 in?
ZIP code 50229 is primarily assigned to Prole, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50229 in?
ZIP code 50229 falls within Warren County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50229 mostly owner-occupied?
98% of occupied units in ZIP code 50229 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50229?
The median home value in ZIP code 50229 is $388,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50229?
The median household income in ZIP code 50229 is $112,563, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 50229?
ZIP code 50229 has an estimated population of 1,392 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 50229 in?
ZIP code 50229 observes the CST timezone.