50250 ZIP Code — Stuart, IA

Guthrie County, Iowa

ZIP code 50250 is located in Stuart, Iowa, within Guthrie County. It covers approximately 108.58 square miles and serves a population of 2,480 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50250

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 $171,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $58,889. 41% 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 29 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 50250 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,480

population

108.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50250 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50250

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50250. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stuart	Acceptable
Stuart	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50164 Menlo (3.4 mi) 50070 Dexter (6.1 mi) 50048 Casey (9 mi) 50233 Redfield (9.7 mi) 50072 Earlham (12 mi) 50849 Greenfield (13.3 mi) 50216 Panora (13.7 mi) 50146 Linden (13.8 mi) 50002 Adair (16.5 mi) 50069 De Soto (16.9 mi) 50115 Guthrie Center (17 mi) 50003 Adel (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,480
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	108.58 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	41.4974
Longitude	-94.3379
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	46.5%	42.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	33.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	21.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,480

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$58,889

Median household income

$35,099

Per capita income

$171,700

Median home value

$827

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

859

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

102

15–19

20–24

146

25–34

134

179

35–44

163

136

45–54

125

55–59

60–64

168

65–74

154

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	500	20.2%
18 and over	1,980	79.8%
65 and over	600	24.2%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,430	96.8%
Two or more races	35	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	31	1.2%
Other race	9	0.4%
Asian	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	42.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	33.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	21.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	11.9%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$58,889

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 23.0%

$200k–$300k 28.8%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,700
Median rent / month	$827
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	28.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	38.4%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	22.8%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.5%
Electricity	26.2%
Propane / LP gas	19.6%
Wood	1.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	514	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	77	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	229	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	258	23.9%
Households with children under 18	337	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	396	36.7%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	22.8%
Married	49.1%	49.1%
Separated	0.7%	0.2%
Widowed	5.5%	11.3%
Divorced	15.2%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	5.5%
Kindergarten	13	2.8%
Elementary school	208	45.5%
High school	141	30.9%
College / grad school	70	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 18.1%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Retail trade 11.9%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Construction 7.0%

Other services 6.9%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Professional & management 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Public administration 2.9%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	28.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 17.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	160	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,349	94.7%
Spanish	14	0.6%
Other Indo-European	8	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,443	98.5%
Born in same state	2,436	98.2%
Born in different state	2,184	88.1%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	37	1.5%
Not a US citizen	3	8.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	412	16.6%
Italian	410	16.5%
Dutch	85	3.4%
Arab	83	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	49	2%
English	24	1%
German	20	0.8%
Norwegian	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50250

What city is ZIP code 50250 in?

ZIP code 50250 is primarily assigned to Stuart, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50250 in?

ZIP code 50250 falls within Guthrie County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50250 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 50250 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50250?

The median home value in ZIP code 50250 is $171,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 50250?

ZIP code 50250 has an estimated population of 2,480 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50250?

The median household income in ZIP code 50250 is $58,889, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50250 in?

ZIP code 50250 observes the CST timezone.