50049 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 50049 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 50049 is White. The current unemployment level in 50049 is 3.3%.
| Population | 6,449 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.5% |
| Population Density | 28 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,603 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,441 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $371,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.65% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.98% |
50049 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,064 | 96.65% |
| Black | 24 | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50049 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,112 | 94.24% |
| Black | 2 | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 4.66% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50049 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 409 | 10.52% |
| Bachelor Degree | 433 | 11.14% |
| High School Diploma | 1,758 | 45.22% |
| No High School Diploma | 32 | 0.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 252 | 6.48% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 559 | 14.38% |
| Associates Degree | 316 | 8.13% |
| Masters Degree | 84 | 2.16% |
| Professional Degree | 45 | 1.16% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
