50275 ZIP Code — Woodburn, IA

Clarke County, Iowa

ZIP code 50275 is located in Woodburn, Iowa, within Clarke County. It covers approximately 53.86 square miles and serves a population of 444 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50275

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 $112,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,906. 49% 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 30 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 50275 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

444

population

53.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50275 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50275

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50275. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodburn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50213 Osceola (7.2 mi) 50151 Lucas (7.6 mi) 50068 Derby (8.8 mi) 50264 Weldon (10.7 mi) 50210 New Virginia (11.3 mi) 50123 Humeston (13.9 mi) 50262 Van Wert (17 mi) 50257 Truro (17.2 mi) 50049 Chariton (17.6 mi) 50174 Murray (18.7 mi) 50139 Lacona (18.8 mi) 50166 Milo (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	444
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	53.86 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0238
Longitude	-93.6072
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	44.7%	42.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	38.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

444

Population

People per sq mi

54.5

Median age

$58,906

Median household income

$29,702

Per capita income

$112,500

Median home value

$619

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

173

Housing units

16.5%

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	97	21.8%
18 and over	347	78.2%
65 and over	121	27.3%
Median age	54.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Two or more races 5.9%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	411	92.6%
Two or more races	26	5.9%
Asian	6	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	42.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	38.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$58,906

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.2%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 15.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,500
Median rent / month	$619
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	25.8%
1960–1969	0.5%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	27.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	19.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	15.2%
3 or more	61.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	31.9%
Propane / LP gas	49.2%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	133	69.6%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	19	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	35	18.3%
Households with children under 18	42	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	47.6%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.2%	9.0%
Married	77.4%	64.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.4%
Divorced	10.4%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 47.2%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.7%
Kindergarten	20	18.9%
Elementary school	51	48.1%
High school	5	4.7%
College / grad school	25	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Manufacturing 18.2%

Retail trade 17.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Construction 4.8%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Information 1.9%

Professional & management 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	28.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.6%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	18.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 25.8%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.2%
Retirement income	39.3%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.9%
Public insurance	54.7%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	427	96.2%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	438	98.6%
Born in same state	438	98.6%
Born in different state	385	86.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.4%
Not a US citizen	3	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	60	13.5%
English	50	11.3%
French	48	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	45	10.1%
Polish	6	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50275

What city is ZIP code 50275 in?

ZIP code 50275 is primarily assigned to Woodburn, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50275 in?

ZIP code 50275 falls within Clarke County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50275 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 50275 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 50275 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 50275 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50275?

The median home value in ZIP code 50275 is $112,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 50275?

ZIP code 50275 has an estimated population of 444 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50275 in?

ZIP code 50275 observes the CST timezone.