| ZIP Code | 50003 |
|---|---|
| City | Adel |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Dallas County |
| Area Code | 515 |
| Elevation | 910 ft |
| Latitude | 41.611473 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.043043 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 19049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 6.1% ▼ 39% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.5% ▲ 46% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 50% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 20 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,245 (20.5%) |
| Some College | 569 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 809 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 692 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,741 (45.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,643 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $380,800 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $858/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,680 |
| Vacant Units | 158 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,680 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 158 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 50003 is located in Adel, Iowa, within Dallas County. With a population of 9,536, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years. Economically, 50003 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,643 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 50003 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $380,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $858 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 50003 is primarily White (88.49%). Residents are well-educated — 56.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.1%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 50003 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 50003 in Adel, IA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,536 residents, a median household income of $104,643, and a median home value of $380,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Iowa.