ZIP Code 50040 - Boxholm Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50040 is located in Boxholm Iowa. Portions of 50040 are also in Grant Township (Boone County). 50040 is entirely within Boone County. Regionally, 50040 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50040 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Boxholm |
| Primary County | Boone County |
| ZIP Code Type | PO Box |
| Population (2022) | 138 |
| Area Code(s) | 515 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50040 Map
50040 Demographics
50040 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50040 is White. The current unemployment level in 50040 is 3.3%.
| Population | 138 |
| Population Density | 28 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 66 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
50040 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 123 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50040 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 8 | 8.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 9 | 9.47% |
| High School Diploma | 40 | 42.11% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 7 | 7.37% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 11 | 11.58% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 17.89% |
| Masters Degree | 2 | 2.11% |
| Professional Degree | 1 | 1.05% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
50040 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.17062759, -94.10408783 |
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| Cities/Towns in 50040 | |
| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Ames, IA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 5 Square Miles |
50040 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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