ZIP Code 50837 - Bridgewater Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50837 is located in Bridgewater Iowa. Portions of 50837 are also in Jackson Township (Adair County) and Washington Township (Adair County) and Carl Township and Eureka Township (Adair County) and Victoria Township and Washington Township (Adams County). 50837 is primarily within Adair County, with some portions in Adams County and Cass County. Regionally, 50837 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50837 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Bridgewater |
| Primary County | Adair County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 342 |
| Area Code(s) | 641 / 712 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50837 Map
50837 Demographics
50837 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 50837 is White. The current unemployment level in 50837 is 3.3%.
| Population | 342 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 6 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 158 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,065 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $104,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.14% |
50837 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 370 | 98.14% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.86% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50837 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 13 | 5.35% |
| Bachelor Degree | 23 | 9.47% |
| High School Diploma | 129 | 53.09% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 14 | 5.76% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 35 | 14.4% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 10.29% |
| Masters Degree | 3 | 1.23% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1 | 0.41% |
50837 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.24228287, -94.6745224 |
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| Cities/Towns in 50837 | |
| Regions | Des Moines-Ames Area Omaha Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 53 Square Miles |
50837 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47f - Rolling Loess Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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