50229 ZIP Code, Prole, IA
50229 is a ZIP code in Prole, Iowa — mostly in Warren County (51% of its land), with smaller parts in Madison County. It covers 42 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50033, 50160 and 50241. 1,585 people live here in 551 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (96%). Median household income is $123,164, well above the Iowa median of $75,059; 47% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Prole, IA
- County: Warren County
- Land area: 42 sq mi
- Population: 1,585
- Median household income: $123,164
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,585 |
| Households | 551 |
| Median household income | $123,164 |
| Income per person | $45,023 |
| Median age | 38.4 |
| Homeowners | 95.6% |
| Median home value | $416,700 |
| Median rent | $2,096 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 47.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.4% |
| Broadband internet | 90.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.6% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 1.1% |
| $25–35K | 5.3% |
| $35–50K | 3.1% |
| $50–75K | 16.3% |
| $75–100K | 11.6% |
| $100–150K | 33.4% |
| $150–200K | 12.5% |
| $200K+ | 12.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.7% |
| 10–19 | 16.8% |
| 20–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.9% |
| 35–44 | 16.3% |
| 45–54 | 13.8% |
| 55–64 | 9.7% |
| 65–74 | 11.5% |
| 75+ | 2.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 55.2% |
| Owned outright | 32.3% |
| Rented | 3.9% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 98.7% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.3% |
Businesses in 50229
17 business establishments with 62 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50033 — Bevington city, IA (1.6 mi)
- 50160 — Martensdale city, IA (1.9 mi)
- 50241 — St. Marys city, IA (5.4 mi)
- 50218 — Patterson city, IA (5.7 mi)
- 50240 — St. Charles city, IA (5.7 mi)
- 50211 — Norwalk city, IA (6.4 mi)
- 50061 — West Des Moines city, IA (6.8 mi)
- 50261 — West Des Moines city, IA (10.1 mi)
Areas that include 50229
- Bevington, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Prole, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Madison County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Warren County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 11: highest median household income in Warren County
- No. 2 of 11: highest median home value in Warren County
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Warren County
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of households with children in Warren County
- No. 4 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Warren County
- No. 5 of 11: lowest median age in Warren County
Mail every home in 50229
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50229, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50229 in?
- 50229 is a Prole, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50229 in?
- 50229 is mostly in Warren County (51% of its land), with smaller parts in Madison County.
- What is the population of 50229?
- About 1,585 people (±441), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,029.
- What is the median household income in 50229?
- $123,164 (±$19,909), 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 50229?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50229 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50229?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50033 (1.6 mi, Bevington), 50160 (1.9 mi, Martensdale), 50241 (5.4 mi, St. Marys), 50218 (5.7 mi, Patterson), 50240 (5.7 mi, St. Charles) and 50211 (6.4 mi, Norwalk).
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