50668 ZIP Code — Readlyn, IA

Bremer County, Iowa

ZIP code 50668 is located in Readlyn, Iowa, within Bremer County. It covers approximately 33.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,159 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 50668

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 $171,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,330. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50668 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,159
population
33.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50668 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50668

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50668. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Readlyn Acceptable
Readlyn Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50622 Denver (6.4 mi) 50626 Dunkerton (7.3 mi) 50629 Fairbank (8 mi) 50703 Waterloo (9.4 mi) 50676 Tripoli (9.6 mi) 50674 Sumner (11.5 mi) 50677 Waverly (12.8 mi) 50647 Janesville (13.7 mi) 50662 Oelwein (14.1 mi) 50707 Evansdale (14.5 mi) 50667 Raymond (14.8 mi) 50641 Hazleton (15.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,159
Population density 34 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 017
Geography
Land area 33.75 sq mi
Water area 0.09 sq mi
Latitude 42.6861
Longitude -92.2097
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 319
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 23.9% 30.8% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 55.1% 37.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 19.9% 28.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 1.1% 3.3% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,159
Population
34
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$82,330
Median household income
$36,436
Per capita income
$171,800
Median home value
$748
Median monthly rent
88.4%
Home ownership
4.7%
Poverty rate
0.8%
Unemployment
411
Housing units
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
27
Under 5
24
54
5–9
49
58
10–14
52
53
15–19
48
12
20–24
11
67
25–34
61
80
35–44
72
73
45–54
66
37
55–59
33
34
60–64
31
52
65–74
47
43
75–84
39
19
85+
17
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1834129.4%
18 and over81870.6%
65 and over21718.7%
Median age37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or more races 1.1%
Other race 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,12795.7%
Hispanic or Latino191.6%
Two or more races131.1%
Other race131.1%
Asian40.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 23.9% 30.8% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 55.1% 37.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 19.9% 28.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 1.1% 3.3% 5.0%
Under $10k 1.8%
$10k–$15k 0.2%
$15k–$25k 6.3%
$25k–$35k 0.4%
$35k–$50k 16.4%
$50k–$75k 16.2%
$75k–$100k 18.8%
$100k–$150k 25.2%
$150k–$200k 11.2%
$200k+ 3.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.8%
$10k–$15k0.2%
$15k–$25k6.3%
$25k–$35k0.4%
$35k–$50k16.4%
$50k–$75k16.2%
$75k–$100k18.8%
$100k–$150k25.2%
$150k–$200k11.2%
$200k+3.5%
Median income$82,330

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%
$50k–$100k 4.7%
$100k–$150k 31.9%
$150k–$200k 23.5%
$200k–$300k 29.5%
$300k–$500k 5.7%
$500k–$1M 0.7%
$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$171,800
Median rent / month$748
Owner occupied88.4%
Renter occupied11.6%
Vacant1.5%
Single-family detached91.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)2.53

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.8%
2000–20095.4%
1990–19991.7%
1980–19893.0%
1970–197916.8%
1960–19693.4%
1950–19595.2%
1940–19495.4%
1939 or earlier56.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.2%
2 bedrooms20.9%
3 bedrooms31.5%
4 bedrooms38.4%
5+ bedrooms7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.2%
1 vehicle22.3%
2 vehicles35.2%
3 or more40.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas53.2%
Electricity11.2%
Propane / LP gas32.6%
Wood3.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27560.2%
Cohabiting couple306.6%
Male householder, no spouse7817.1%
Female householder, no spouse7416.2%
Households with children under 1814932.6%
Households with seniors (65+)15333.5%
Average household size2.54

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.1%18.5%
Married59.8%61.8%
Separated0.0%0.2%
Widowed6.6%10.9%
Divorced6.6%8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%
Some HS, no diploma 1.0%
HS graduate 38.8%
Some college, no degree 18.2%
Associate's degree 21.5%
Bachelor's degree 15.3%
Graduate / professional 3.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.1%
Bachelor's or higher18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool205.9%
Kindergarten236.8%
Elementary school15846.7%
High school11233.1%
College / grad school257.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.7%
Education & healthcare 22.4%
Agriculture & mining 9.7%
Professional & management 8.7%
Retail trade 6.9%
Construction 6.5%
Information 5.2%
Finance & real estate 4.4%
Transportation & utilities 3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%
Other services 2.8%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.9%
Service14.7%
Sales & office26.0%
Natural resources & construction10.3%
Production & transportation24.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.9%
Government6.2%
Self-employed12.6%
Unpaid family workers0.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.8%
Carpool10.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.2%
Work from home11.6%
Other means1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)26.0

Poverty

All people 4.7%
Under 18 years 1.8%
18 and over 6.0%
Married-couple families 2.9%
Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.5%
Retirement income27.6%
Supplemental Security3.3%
Cash public assistance1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP4.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.6%
High blood pressure33.6%
High cholesterol33.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Heart disease6.9%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis26.0%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.5%
Binge drinking21.6%
No physical activity23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.8%
Depression16.8%
Fair or poor health11.8%
Poor mental health12.7%
Poor physical health9.3%
No health insurance8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.5%
Visited dentist70.9%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss11.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans455.5%
Disability%
Any disability12.0%
Under 181.8%
18–64 years12.6%
65 and over26.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance88.3%
Public insurance31.8%
No insurance1.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,10895.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,14999.1%
Born in same state1,12997.4%
Born in different state1,02088.0%
Foreign born201.7%
Naturalized citizen100.9%
Not a US citizen550.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French13211.4%
Italian1049%
English232%
Polish211.8%
AncestryCount%
Arab171.5%
German20.2%
Irish20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.4%
Internet access95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50668

What city is ZIP code 50668 in?

ZIP code 50668 is primarily assigned to Readlyn, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50668 in?

ZIP code 50668 falls within Bremer County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50668 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 50668 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50668 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 50668 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50668?

The median home value in ZIP code 50668 is $171,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 50668?

ZIP code 50668 has an estimated population of 1,159 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50668 in?

ZIP code 50668 observes the CST timezone.

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