50003 ZIP Code, Adel, IA
50003 is a ZIP code in Adel, Iowa in Dallas County. It covers 115 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50069, 50063 and 50263. 9,948 people live here in 3,731 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Iowa ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $103,114, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Adel, IA
- County: Dallas County
- Land area: 115 sq mi
- Population: 9,948
- Median household income: $103,114
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,948 |
| Households | 3,731 |
| Median household income | $103,114 |
| Income per person | $53,573 |
| Median age | 40.1 |
| Homeowners | 75.8% |
| Median home value | $395,400 |
| Median rent | $933 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% |
| Broadband internet | 92.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.4% |
| $10–15K | 0.3% |
| $15–25K | 3.2% |
| $25–35K | 4.8% |
| $35–50K | 9.6% |
| $50–75K | 15.9% |
| $75–100K | 9.0% |
| $100–150K | 25.7% |
| $150–200K | 13.5% |
| $200K+ | 13.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.6% |
| 10–19 | 13.4% |
| 20–24 | 2.7% |
| 25–34 | 7.4% |
| 35–44 | 21.3% |
| 45–54 | 11.3% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 8.6% |
| 75+ | 6.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 50.8% |
| Owned outright | 22.8% |
| Rented | 23.0% |
| Vacant | 3.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.9% |
| Townhome | 3.8% |
| 2–4 units | 6.1% |
| 5–19 units | 1.3% |
| 20+ units | 5.9% |
| Mobile / other | 2.1% |
Businesses in 50003
281 business establishments with 2,172 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 44
- Retail Trade: 32
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 32
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 31
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 24
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 21
- Finance and Insurance: 17
- Transportation and Warehousing: 15
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50069 — De Soto city, IA (6.3 mi)
- 50063 — Dallas Center city, IA (7.9 mi)
- 50263 — Waukee city, IA (8.5 mi)
- 50233 — Redfield city, IA (8.7 mi)
- 50167 — Minburn city, IA (9.2 mi)
- 50038 — West Des Moines city, IA (9.4 mi)
- 50072 — Earlham city, IA (10.5 mi)
- 50261 — West Des Moines city, IA (11.3 mi)
Areas that include 50003
- Waukee, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Adel, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- De Soto, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Dallas County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 15: highest median home value in Dallas County
- No. 5 of 15: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Dallas County
- No. 2 of 15: fastest population growth in Dallas County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50003, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50003 in?
- 50003 is a Adel, IA mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Adel and 3% lies inside Waukee; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50003 in?
- 50003 is in Dallas County.
- What is the population of 50003?
- About 9,948 people (±544), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 9,428.
- What is the median household income in 50003?
- $103,114 (±$7,002), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 50003?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50003 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50003?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50069 (6.3 mi, De Soto), 50063 (7.9 mi, Dallas Center), 50263 (8.5 mi, Waukee), 50233 (8.7 mi, Redfield), 50167 (9.2 mi, Minburn) and 50038 (9.4 mi, West Des Moines).
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