ZIP Code 50112 is located in Grinnell Iowa. Portions of 50112 are also in Oakland Acres and Washington Township (Poweshiek County) and Chester Township (Poweshiek County) and Grant Township (Poweshiek County) and Rock Creek Township and Sheridan Township (Poweshiek County) and Hickory Grove Township (Jasper County) and Richland Township (Jasper County) and Malcom Township and Pleasant Township (Poweshiek County) and Lynn Grove Township. 50112 is primarily within Poweshiek County, with some portions in Jasper County. Regionally, 50112 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
| ZIP Code Name | Grinnell |
| Primary County | Poweshiek County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 11,827 |
| Area Code(s) | 641 |
| Current Time | CST |
50112 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 50112 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 50112 is White. The current unemployment level in 50112 is 2.7%.
| Population | 11,827 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 65 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,569 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $56,302 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $495,230 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 2.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 92.17% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 88.05% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,841 | 92.17% |
| Black | 216 | 1.84% |
| Hispanic | 297 | 2.53% |
| Asian | 408 | 3.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,400 | 92.47% |
| Black | 30 | 1.98% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 4.03% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.73% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 459 | 6.8% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,043 | 15.46% |
| High School Diploma | 2,326 | 34.48% |
| No High School Diploma | 101 | 1.5% |
| GED or Alternate | 319 | 4.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,066 | 15.8% |
| Associates Degree | 729 | 10.81% |
| Masters Degree | 325 | 4.82% |
| Professional Degree | 151 | 2.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 227 | 3.36% |
| Coordinates | 41.73644257,-92.71416473 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 50112 | Oakland Acres, Washington Township (Poweshiek County), Chester Township (Poweshiek County), Grant Township (Poweshiek County), Rock Creek Township, Sheridan Township (Poweshiek County), Hickory Grove Township (Jasper County), Richland Township (Jasper County), Malcom Township, Pleasant Township (Poweshiek County), Lynn Grove Township |
| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 183 Square Miles |
| 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 | 47f - Rolling Loess Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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