50169 ZIP Code, Mitchellville, IA
50169 is a ZIP code in Mitchellville, Iowa — mostly in Polk County (56% of its land), with smaller parts in Jasper County. It covers 46 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50009, 50054 and 50035. 3,667 people live here in 1,133 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $83,938, above the Iowa median of $75,059; 21% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mitchellville, IA
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 46 sq mi
- Population: 3,667
- Median household income: $83,938
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,667 |
| Households | 1,133 |
| Median household income | $83,938 |
| Income per person | $31,978 |
| Median age | 38 |
| Homeowners | 82.4% |
| Median home value | $227,000 |
| Median rent | $809 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 21.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% |
| Broadband internet | 87.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.9% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 5.1% |
| $25–35K | 8.9% |
| $35–50K | 13.0% |
| $50–75K | 13.1% |
| $75–100K | 12.8% |
| $100–150K | 22.1% |
| $150–200K | 17.3% |
| $200K+ | 3.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.4% |
| 10–19 | 11.1% |
| 20–24 | 3.2% |
| 25–34 | 17.0% |
| 35–44 | 20.6% |
| 45–54 | 10.7% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65–74 | 6.9% |
| 75+ | 5.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 51.1% |
| Owned outright | 26.5% |
| Rented | 16.3% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.6% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 5.7% |
| 5–19 units | 5.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 12.4% |
Businesses in 50169
39 business establishments with 225 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 10
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 8
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50009 — Altoona city, IA (5.6 mi)
- 50054 — Colfax city, IA (6.6 mi)
- 50035 — Bondurant city, IA (7.2 mi)
- 50237 — Runnells city, IA (7.7 mi)
- 50228 — Prairie City city, IA (8.1 mi)
- 50327 — Pleasant Hill city, IA (8.5 mi)
- 50032 (9.9 mi)
- 50168 — Mingo city, IA (10 mi)
Areas that include 50169
- Mitchellville, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jasper County ZIP codes — 19 ZIP codes
- Polk County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 11 of 35: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Polk County
- No. 4 of 35: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Polk County
- No. 4 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) 50169, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50169 in?
- 50169 is a Mitchellville, IA mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Mitchellville; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50169 in?
- 50169 is mostly in Polk County (56% of its land), with smaller parts in Jasper County.
- What is the population of 50169?
- About 3,667 people (±504), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,372.
- What is the median household income in 50169?
- $83,938 (±$13,301), 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 50169?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50169 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50169?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50009 (5.6 mi, Altoona), 50054 (6.6 mi, Colfax), 50035 (7.2 mi, Bondurant), 50237 (7.7 mi, Runnells), 50228 (8.1 mi, Prairie City) and 50327 (8.5 mi, Pleasant Hill).
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