50073 ZIP Code, Elkhart, IA
50073 is a ZIP code in Elkhart, Iowa in Polk County. It covers 26 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50007, 50021 and 50035. 1,208 people live here in 531 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $100,972, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elkhart, IA
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 26 sq mi
- Population: 1,208
- Median household income: $100,972
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,208 |
| Households | 531 |
| Median household income | $100,972 |
| Income per person | $54,095 |
| Median age | 44.1 |
| Homeowners | 86.6% |
| Median home value | $274,700 |
| Median rent | $841 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% |
| Broadband internet | 93.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.3% |
| $10–15K | 4.7% |
| $15–25K | 1.5% |
| $25–35K | 5.6% |
| $35–50K | 6.0% |
| $50–75K | 14.9% |
| $75–100K | 12.2% |
| $100–150K | 24.3% |
| $150–200K | 6.2% |
| $200K+ | 20.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.5% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 2.8% |
| 25–34 | 13.5% |
| 35–44 | 10.5% |
| 45–54 | 11.1% |
| 55–64 | 18.6% |
| 65–74 | 10.2% |
| 75+ | 8.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 57.0% |
| Owned outright | 18.4% |
| Rented | 11.4% |
| Vacant | 13.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.2% |
| Townhome | 5.0% |
| 2–4 units | 5.5% |
| 5–19 units | 1.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.7% |
| Mobile / other | 7.8% |
Businesses in 50073
35 business establishments with 285 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 12
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Retail Trade: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50007 — Alleman city, IA (4 mi)
- 50021 — Ankeny city, IA (5.1 mi)
- 50035 — Bondurant city, IA (5.8 mi)
- 50046 — Cambridge city, IA (6.6 mi)
- 50023 — Ankeny city, IA (7.1 mi)
- 50161 — Maxwell city, IA (7.4 mi)
- 50124 — Huxley city, IA (7.6 mi)
- 50244 — Slater city, IA (7.7 mi)
Areas that include 50073
- Elkhart, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Polk County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 8 of 35: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Polk County
- No. 1 of 35: highest median age in Polk County
- No. 10 of 35: fastest population growth in Polk County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50073, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50073 in?
- 50073 is a Elkhart, IA mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Elkhart; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50073 in?
- 50073 is in Polk County.
- What is the population of 50073?
- About 1,208 people (±298), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,405.
- What is the median household income in 50073?
- $100,972 (±$25,859), 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 50073?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50073 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50073?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50007 (4 mi, Alleman), 50021 (5.1 mi, Ankeny), 50035 (5.8 mi, Bondurant), 50046 (6.6 mi, Cambridge), 50023 (7.1 mi, Ankeny) and 50161 (7.4 mi, Maxwell).
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