50112 ZIP Code
Grinnell, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50112 |
| City/Town: | Grinnell |
| County: | Poweshiek |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,827 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,467 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,309 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,013 |
| Median Home Value: | $188,400 |
| Land Area: | 182.2 sq miles
471.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7334, -92.7127 |
Population Information (50112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,827 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,508 | 46.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,319 | 53.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 480 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 634 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 664 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,690 | 14.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 937 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 846 | 7.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,380 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,319 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 556 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 880 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,203 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 854 | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 384 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $188,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $841 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,013 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,744 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 269 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,288 | 69.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,456 | 30.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,422 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 208 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 127 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,539 | 34.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,139 | 15.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 637 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,401 | 18.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,371 | 18.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50112 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,467 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,813 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $101,150 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,309 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,063 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,860 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 203 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,908 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,555 | 77.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 778 | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 524 | 8.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,735 | 90.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 211 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 416 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 104 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 361 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 195 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 336 | 2.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 168 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 47 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 116 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50112 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 273 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 207 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 447 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 347 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 664 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 799 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 456 | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 820 | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 254 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 477 | 10.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50112 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,674 | 62.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 293 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 820 | 14.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 248 | 4.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 672 | 11.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50112 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 224 | 3.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 182 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 701 | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 49 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 632 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 186 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 11 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 309 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 396 | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,329 | 39.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 553 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 152 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 136 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (50112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,222 | 94.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,306 | 78.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,842 | 32.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 419 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50112 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,329 | 70.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,016 | 42.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,197 | 25.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 156 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 141 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 510 | 10.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50112 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,413 | 68.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 279 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 152 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 238 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 225 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 226 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 339 | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 141 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50112 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 301 | 6.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 445 | 8.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 398 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 633 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 844 | 16.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 314 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 475 | 9.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 255 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,348 | 26.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50112 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 68 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 510 | 10.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,662 | 33.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,551 | 30.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 984 | 19.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 238 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50112 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,266 | 47.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 747 | 15.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,548 | 32.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 148 | 3.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50112 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 545 | 11.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,424 | 30.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,615 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,160 | 24.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50112 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 179 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 415 | 12.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 521 | 15.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 664 | 20.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 926 | 28.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 440 | 13.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 117 | 3.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50112 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,465 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $592 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $841 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.54 | 2.38 |
Households (50112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,744 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,189 | 46.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 825 | 17.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 940 | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,263 | 26.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,113 | 23.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,826 | 38.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50112 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,604 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,728 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,204 | 47.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 139 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 514 | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,931 | 41.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50112 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,694 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 110 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 137 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 977 | 26.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 754 | 20.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,716 | 46.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,507 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 559 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,641 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,437 | 12.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 109 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 585 | 40.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 743 | 51.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50112 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,390 | 79.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,413 | 20.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,211 | 50.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,171 | 48.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 712 | 29.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 31 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,324 | 95.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 148 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 503 | 339.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 503 | 339.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 503 | 339.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 122 | 82.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 66 | 44.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 56 | 37.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 16.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50112 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,347 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,643 | 93.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 704 | 6.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 219 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 246 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 205 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 34 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50112 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,744 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,398 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Grinnell, IA50112