50235 ZIP Code — Rippey, IA

Greene County, Iowa

ZIP code 50235 is located in Rippey, Iowa, within Greene County. It covers approximately 48.14 square miles and serves a population of 391 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50235

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 $177,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,750. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50235 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

391
population
48.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50235 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50235

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50235. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Rippey Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50107 Grand Junction (6.6 mi) 50128 Jamaica (6.8 mi) 50220 Perry (8.2 mi) 50066 Dawson (8.5 mi) 50129 Jefferson (10.5 mi) 50212 Ogden (11.3 mi) 50064 Dana (11.9 mi) 50277 Yale (12.1 mi) 50026 Bagley (12.7 mi) 50039 Bouton (13.3 mi) 50276 Woodward (14.7 mi) 50167 Minburn (15.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 391
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 073
Geography
Land area 48.14 sq mi
Water area 0.09 sq mi
Latitude 41.9284
Longitude -94.2125
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 42.4% 49.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 51.0% 31.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 6.6% 17.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.2% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

391
Population
8
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$83,750
Median household income
$31,522
Per capita income
$177,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
77.9%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
137
Housing units
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
31
Under 5
29
10
5–9
10
9
10–14
9
11
15–19
10
6
20–24
5
14
25–34
13
33
35–44
31
52
45–54
49
5
55–59
5
14
60–64
13
9
65–74
8
8
75–84
7
1
85+
0
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811930.4%
18 and over27269.6%
65 and over338.4%
Median age38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%
Asian 3.3%
Two or more races 2.8%
Black or African American 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
Other race 1%
GroupCount%
White35790.4%
Asian133.3%
Two or more races112.8%
Black or African American61.5%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Other race41%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.4% 49.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 51.0% 31.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 6.6% 17.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.2% 5.0%
Under $10k 2.1%
$10k–$15k 0.7%
$15k–$25k 4.3%
$25k–$35k 7.9%
$35k–$50k 13.6%
$50k–$75k 12.1%
$75k–$100k 16.4%
$100k–$150k 30.7%
$150k–$200k 12.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.1%
$10k–$15k0.7%
$15k–$25k4.3%
$25k–$35k7.9%
$35k–$50k13.6%
$50k–$75k12.1%
$75k–$100k16.4%
$100k–$150k30.7%
$150k–$200k12.1%
Median income$83,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.3%
$50k–$100k 11.9%
$100k–$150k 5.5%
$150k–$200k 15.6%
$200k–$300k 11.0%
$300k–$500k 19.3%
$500k–$1M 6.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$177,300
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied77.9%
Renter occupied22.1%
Vacant16.7%
Single-family detached88.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.9%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.86

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.5%
2000–20098.9%
1990–199913.1%
1980–198911.9%
1970–197916.1%
1960–19692.4%
1950–19598.9%
1940–19493.0%
1939 or earlier29.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom14.3%
2 bedrooms22.6%
3 bedrooms56.5%
4 bedrooms6.5%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.9%
1 vehicle10.7%
2 vehicles47.9%
3 or more38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas45.0%
Electricity12.9%
Propane / LP gas37.9%
Wood4.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8661.4%
Cohabiting couple2115.0%
Male householder, no spouse1611.4%
Female householder, no spouse1712.1%
Households with children under 187352.1%
Households with seniors (65+)2215.7%
Average household size2.79

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.1%13.3%
Married60.1%68.1%
Separated2.5%1.5%
Widowed1.3%1.5%
Divorced12.0%15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 4.2%
HS graduate 41.8%
Some college, no degree 17.6%
Associate's degree 19.5%
Bachelor's degree 9.2%
Graduate / professional 7.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.4%
Bachelor's or higher16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool912.5%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3244.4%
High school2636.1%
College / grad school56.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%
Agriculture & mining 20.5%
Manufacturing 15.5%
Professional & management 6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%
Construction 5.0%
Finance & real estate 5.0%
Wholesale trade 4.6%
Retail trade 4.6%
Transportation & utilities 2.3%
Information 2.3%
Other services 2.3%
Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.1%
Service11.9%
Sales & office13.2%
Natural resources & construction20.5%
Production & transportation23.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.9%
Government3.2%
Self-employed11.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.2%
Carpool3.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.5%
Work from home3.8%
Other means2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)24.6

Poverty

All people 6.6%
Under 18 years 10.1%
18 and over 5.1%
Married-couple families 3.5%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security18.6%
Retirement income13.6%
Supplemental Security0.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP6.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.8%
High blood pressure34.9%
High cholesterol34.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis26.2%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.9%
Binge drinking21.2%
No physical activity27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.7%
Depression18.2%
Fair or poor health14.7%
Poor mental health14.3%
Poor physical health10.9%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.3%
Visited dentist63.4%
Cholesterol screening87.7%
Teeth loss15.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans228.1%
Disability%
Any disability15.3%
Under 1814.3%
18–64 years12.1%
65 and over42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.2%
Public insurance22.3%
No insurance9.2%
Uninsured under 199.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only33184.7%
Spanish103.0%
Other Indo-European72.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)37094.6%
Born in same state37094.6%
Born in different state34588.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen215.4%
Not a US citizen1361.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian4812.3%
Arab359%
French256.4%
AncestryCount%
English112.8%
Dutch30.8%
Polish20.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.8%
Internet access87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50235

What city is ZIP code 50235 in?

ZIP code 50235 is primarily assigned to Rippey, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50235 in?

ZIP code 50235 falls within Greene County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50235 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 50235 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50235?

The median home value in ZIP code 50235 is $177,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 50235?

ZIP code 50235 has an estimated population of 391 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50235?

The median household income in ZIP code 50235 is $83,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50235 in?

ZIP code 50235 observes the CST timezone.

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