ZIP Code 50050 in Churdan, IA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Churdan, Iowa
Counties:Greene County[Primary]
Calhoun County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:6:58:15 PM
Population:640 [See All]
Area Codes:515 / 712
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.1342, -94.5133
Land Area:77.725 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 50050 has 640 residents and 280 households (average 2.29 persons per household). The median age is 45.2 years, older than the state (38.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.0% male and 53.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.7%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:640Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:758Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:501Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:8.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$66,875Source: Census ACS
Households:280Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$102,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.29Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.96Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--595589553607635706709721682692678743758
Decennial Census710------------------640------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.2

Male Median Age: 45.1

Female Median Age: 45.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male919222017231418825211824182013102
Female15182822141712251720928322318161114
Total243750423140264325453046564138292116
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:60696.65%
Black:50.80%
Hispanic:*121.91%
Asian:10.16%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:30.48%
Total:627100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:30147.03%45.1 years
Females:33952.97%45.5 years
Total:640100%45.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:72996.17%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:20.26%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:30.40%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:243.56%
Total Population:758100%
Total Native Population:73196.44%
Total Foreign-born Population:273.56%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $66,875, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $21,542 (47.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,167. Family households earn a median of $83,750 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $83,750). By gender, male median income is $52,656 and female is $37,500, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $15,156 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.8%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$45,333$43,000$44,286$47,417$45,625$46,016$53,281$46,979$52,708$50,781$54,196$60,333$66,875
Median Family Income$53,393$48,611$51,354$55,500$52,500$54,375$69,688$59,167$61,458$63,438$70,625$73,438$83,750
Median NonFamily Income$37,969$28,750$26,563$29,250$20,000$21,250$28,194$27,708$33,750$33,125$38,500$42,500$0
Median Male Income$46,667$46,563$41,471$41,923$42,344$41,838$51,250$41,797$45,385$45,313$48,333$52,500$52,656
Median Female Income$33,672$33,839$39,375$38,750$35,938$32,500$35,469$32,083$37,500$33,958$36,319$37,891$37,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:36163.89%
Unemployed:111.95%
Not In Labor Force:19334.16%
Total:565100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:14139.06%
Service:5715.79%
Sales and Office:4412.19%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:7119.67%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4813.30%
Total Civilian Employed Population:361100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $102,300, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $35,600 (53.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,600. The median gross rent is $919, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $165 (21.88%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $384. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.25% (53.18% with a mortgage, 46.82% free-and-clear) and renters 12.75% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.79%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.65%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$66,700$67,000$68,500$67,700$58,500$67,200$69,200$62,900$62,700$69,300$78,200$89,400$102,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:410.26%
$500 to $999:1538.46%
$1,000 to $1,499:615.38%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1435.90%
Total:39100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$754$725$706$611$569$603$445$539$535$663$738$825$919
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):14246.41%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):12540.85%
Renter Occupied:3912.75%
Total Occupied Housing Units:306100%

Occupied Housing Units:30689.21%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3710.79%
Total Housing Units:343100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:31792.42%
Multi-Family Units:82.33%
Other Units:185.25%
Total Housing Units:343100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 23.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.30%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (4.90%). The share of people in poverty is 5.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 3.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (61.47%). College enrollment is 7.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:20.39%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:326.31%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):17033.53%
Some college, no degree:10921.50%
Associate's degree:7614.99%
Bachelor's degree:9719.13%
Graduate or professional degree:214.14%
Total:507100%
High school or higher:47393.29%
Bachelor's degree or higher:11823.27%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:49859.93%
Public Insurance:25230.32%
No Insurance:819.75%
Total:831100%
Has Health Insurance:75090.25%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty8.6%13.7%12.1%10.2%13.2%13.9%5.2%17.0%16.3%15.6%16.2%14.2%5.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:135.96%
Kindergarten:52.29%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):13461.47%
High school (grades 9-12):4922.48%
College or graduate school:177.80%
Total:218100%
Early Childhood:188.26%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):18886.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 50050 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 50 people with an annual payroll of $2,720,000. USPS data shows 219 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:219Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:394Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:219Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:11Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$515,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,720,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:50Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 50050 is located in Greene County, Iowa, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Iowa's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 50050. It covers 77.725 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.011 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:77.725 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.011 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8789.62 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1913350Source: Census
Place Name:Churdan city; IowaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


50051 | | 50049

Schools in ZIP Code 50050


ZIP Code 50050 is in the Paton-Churdan Community School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Paton-Churdan Elementary 606 Adrian St.
Churdan, IA 50050
District: Paton-Churdan Community School District
Paton-Churdan Jr-Sr High School 606 Adrian St
Churdan, IA 50050
District: Paton-Churdan Community School District
Kuemper High School 109 S Clark St
Carroll, IA 51401
District: Private SchoolNearby
Kuemper Catholic Grade School 201 S Clark St
Carroll, IA 51401
District: Private SchoolNearby
Kuemper Grade School Pk-8 Grades 201 S Clark St
Carroll, IA 51401
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 50050


Iowa Central Community College One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Type: Post Secondary
La James International College-Ft Dodge 2419 5th Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Type: Post Secondary
Iowa State University 1750 Beardshear Hall
Ames, IA 50011-2103
Type: Post Secondary
Pci Academy-Ames 309 Kitty Hawk Dr.
Ames, IA 50010
Type: Post Secondary
Buena Vista University 610 W 4th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Type: Post Secondary
La James International College-Johnston 8805 Chambery Blvd
Johnston, IA 50131
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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