50234 ZIP Code — Rhodes, IA

Marshall County, Iowa

ZIP code 50234 is located in Rhodes, Iowa, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 27.24 square miles and serves a population of 482 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50234

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,000. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50234 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

482

population

27.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50234 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50234

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50234. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rhodes	Acceptable
Rhodes	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50055 Collins (5.4 mi) 50162 Melbourne (5.8 mi) 50028 Baxter (5.9 mi) 50247 State Center (7.7 mi) 50168 Mingo (8.7 mi) 50120 Haverhill (10.9 mi) 50056 Colo (10.9 mi) 50141 Laurel (11 mi) 50161 Maxwell (13.3 mi) 50208 Newton (13.7 mi) 50054 Colfax (14.6 mi) 50201 Nevada (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	482
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	27.24 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	41.8959
Longitude	-93.1739
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	44.1%	41.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	20.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	10.1%	2.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

482

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$80,000

Median household income

$42,021

Per capita income

$140,300

Median home value

$438

Median monthly rent

92.6%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

241

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	110	22.8%
18 and over	372	77.2%
65 and over	91	18.9%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Two or more races 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	472	97.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	1.4%
Two or more races	3	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	41.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	20.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	10.1%	2.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 31.4%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	31.4%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$80,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 14.8%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,300
Median rent / month	$438
Owner occupied	92.6%
Renter occupied	7.4%
Vacant	20.3%
Single-family detached	76.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	31.6%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	2.7%
1970–1979	5.9%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	31.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	37.9%
4 bedrooms	24.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	6.4%
2 vehicles	54.9%
3 or more	37.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.4%
Electricity	14.7%
Propane / LP gas	27.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	128	62.7%
Cohabiting couple	16	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	32	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	28	13.7%
Households with children under 18	63	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	27.0%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	7.4%
Married	65.5%	76.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	2.0%	3.7%
Divorced	11.7%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 32.0%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	15.9%
Kindergarten	14	17.1%
Elementary school	25	30.5%
High school	17	20.7%
College / grad school	13	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 24.5%

Education & healthcare 14.1%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Construction 8.3%

Wholesale trade 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Professional & management 6.6%

Public administration 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Other services 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Retail trade 1.7%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.2%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.7%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	17.2%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.5%
Public insurance	31.5%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	432	89.6%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	479	99.4%
Born in same state	479	99.4%
Born in different state	352	73.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.6%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	59	12.2%
Italian	52	10.8%
English	20	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	2.9%
Dutch	9	1.9%
Arab	8	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50234

What city is ZIP code 50234 in?

ZIP code 50234 is primarily assigned to Rhodes, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50234 in?

ZIP code 50234 falls within Marshall County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50234 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 50234 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50234?

The median home value in ZIP code 50234 is $140,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 50234?

ZIP code 50234 has an estimated population of 482 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50234?

The median household income in ZIP code 50234 is $80,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50234 in?

ZIP code 50234 observes the CST timezone.