50269 ZIP Code — Whitten, IA
Hardin County, Iowa
ZIP code 50269 is located in Whitten, Iowa, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 0.62 square miles and serves a population of 133 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
133
population
0.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50269 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50269
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50269. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Whitten | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 133 |
| Population density | 215 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.62 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2599 |
| Longitude | -93.0116 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 641 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
133
Population
215
People per sq mi
45.9
Median age
$71,250
Median household income
$36,046
Per capita income
$48,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
86.0%
Home ownership
2.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
Unemployment
93
Housing units
6.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
2
5
5–9
5
7
10–14
7
1
15–19
2
9
25–34
9
4
35–44
4
9
45–54
11
12
55–59
13
5
60–64
6
4
65–74
5
5
75–84
5
0
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 30 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 103 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 20 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 45.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.8%
Asian
5.8%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 84.8% |
| Asian | 8 | 5.8% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 3.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
12.3%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
14.0%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
26.3%
$100k–$150k
1.8%
$150k–$200k
17.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 26.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 1.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.5% |
| Median income | $71,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
55.1%
$50k–$100k
36.7%
$100k–$150k
6.1%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $48,100 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% |
| Vacant | 43.6% |
| Single-family detached | 99.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 74.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 43.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 61.4% |
| 3 or more | 14.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 93.0% |
| Electricity | 1.8% |
| Wood | 1.8% |
| No fuel used | 3.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 34 | 59.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 11 | 19.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5 | 8.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7 | 12.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 25 | 43.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14 | 24.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.6% | 18.5% |
| Married | 76.5% | 63.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 9.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
1.0%
HS graduate
46.1%
Some college, no degree
25.5%
Associate's degree
17.6%
Bachelor's degree
6.9%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 6.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4 | 12.5% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 18.8% |
| Elementary school | 20 | 62.5% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 6.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
27.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.2%
Education & healthcare
14.7%
Other services
10.3%
Professional & management
7.4%
Agriculture & mining
5.9%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Retail trade
2.9%
Information
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 14.7% |
| Service | 26.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.5% |
| Production & transportation | 14.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.6% |
| Government | 4.4% |
| Self-employed | 27.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.7% |
| Carpool | 10.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
Poverty
All people
2.3%
Under 18 years
3.3%
18 and over
1.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
9.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.6% |
| Retirement income | 21.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 20.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.9% |
| Public insurance | 35.3% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 129 | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 2 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 2 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 126 | 94.7% |
| Born in same state | 126 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 109 | 82.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7 | 5.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 25 | 18.8% |
| French | 20 | 15% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4 | 3% |
| Arab | 1 | 0.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.9% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50269
What city is ZIP code 50269 in?
ZIP code 50269 is primarily assigned to Whitten, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50269 in?
ZIP code 50269 falls within Hardin County, Iowa.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 50269?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 50269 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 50269 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50269?
The median home value in ZIP code 50269 is $48,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 50269?
ZIP code 50269 has an estimated population of 133 residents, with a density of 215 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 50269 in?
ZIP code 50269 observes the CST timezone.