50475 ZIP Code — Sheffield, IA

Franklin County, Iowa

ZIP code 50475 is located in Sheffield, Iowa, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 95.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,563 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50475

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 $138,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,458.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 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 50475 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,563

population

95.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50475 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50475

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50475. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sheffield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50477 Swaledale (8.5 mi) 50469 Rockwell (9.1 mi) 50605 Aredale (9.8 mi) 50441 Hampton (10.1 mi) 50452 Latimer (11.7 mi) 50479 Thornton (12.8 mi) 50420 Alexander (13.8 mi) 50457 Meservey (14 mi) 50625 Dumont (14.7 mi) 50468 Rockford (17.1 mi) 50653 Marble Rock (17.5 mi) 50636 Greene (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,563
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	95.07 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.8780
Longitude	-93.2024
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	40.8%	46.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	14.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,563

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$71,458

Median household income

$31,280

Per capita income

$138,100

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

528

Housing units

16.4%

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	375	24.0%
18 and over	1,188	76.0%
65 and over	290	18.6%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,448	90.6%
Two or more races	82	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	36	2.3%
Other race	33	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	46.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	14.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	26.8%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$71,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,100
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	86.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	2.3%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	15.9%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	36.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.0%
Electricity	24.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.9%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	361	65.3%
Cohabiting couple	27	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	73	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	92	16.6%
Households with children under 18	171	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	180	32.5%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.1%	25.8%
Married	66.4%	58.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	4.4%	8.4%
Divorced	7.1%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 27.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	3.2%
Kindergarten	20	5.4%
Elementary school	230	61.8%
High school	55	14.8%
College / grad school	55	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.5%

Manufacturing 17.8%

Retail trade 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Construction 5.8%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Other services 3.9%

Professional & management 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.3%
Carpool	20.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 20.3%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 46.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.1%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.9%
Public insurance	33.0%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,463	93.6%
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)	1,553	99.4%
Born in same state	1,553	99.4%
Born in different state	1,220	78.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.6%
Not a US citizen	6	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	179	11.5%
French	115	7.4%
Polish	90	5.8%
Arab	55	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	2.9%
Dutch	15	1%
German	10	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50475

What city is ZIP code 50475 in?

ZIP code 50475 is primarily assigned to Sheffield, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50475 in?

ZIP code 50475 falls within Franklin County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50475 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 50475 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50475?

The median home value in ZIP code 50475 is $138,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 50475?

ZIP code 50475 has an estimated population of 1,563 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50475?

The median household income in ZIP code 50475 is $71,458, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50475 in?

ZIP code 50475 observes the CST timezone.