ZIP Code 50036 - Boone Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50036 is located in Boone Iowa. Portions of 50036 are also in Fraser and Des Moines Township (Boone County) and Dodge Township (Boone County) and Jackson Township (Boone County) and Harrison Township (Boone County) and Worth Township and Colfax Township (Boone County) and Yell Township (Boone County) and Marcy Township and Pilot Mound Township and Clear Lake Township (Hamilton County) and Marion Township (Hamilton County). 50036 is entirely within Boone County. Regionally, 50036 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50036 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Boone |
| Primary County | Boone County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 16,418 |
| Area Code(s) | 515 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50036 Map
50036 Demographics
50036 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50036 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 50036 is White. The current unemployment level in 50036 is 3.3%.
| Population | 16,418 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.69% |
| Population Density | 81 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,605 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,269 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $378,120 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.84% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.21% |
50036 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,545 | 94.65% |
| Black | 159 | 0.97% |
| Hispanic | 539 | 3.28% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 87 | 0.53% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 32 | 0.19% |
50036 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,998 | 92.07% |
| Black | 31 | 1.43% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 5.81% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50036 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,091 | 10.56% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,569 | 15.18% |
| High School Diploma | 3,329 | 32.22% |
| No High School Diploma | 133 | 1.29% |
| GED or Alternate | 339 | 3.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,817 | 17.58% |
| Associates Degree | 1,423 | 13.77% |
| Masters Degree | 513 | 4.96% |
| Professional Degree | 76 | 0.74% |
| Doctorate Degree | 43 | 0.42% |
50036 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.09047318, -93.85179138 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 50036 | FraserDes Moines Township (Boone County)Dodge Township (Boone County)Jackson Township (Boone County)Harrison Township (Boone County)Worth TownshipColfax Township (Boone County)Yell Township (Boone County)Marcy TownshipPilot Mound TownshipClear Lake Township (Hamilton County)Marion Township (Hamilton County) |
| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Ames, IA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 202 Square Miles |
50036 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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