50237 ZIP Code, Runnells, IA
50237 is a ZIP code in Runnells, Iowa — mostly in Polk County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Jasper and Marion counties. It covers 48 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50118, 50228 and 50252. 3,635 people live here in 1,426 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $101,806, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Runnells, IA
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 48 sq mi
- Population: 3,635
- Median household income: $101,806
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,635 |
| Households | 1,426 |
| Median household income | $101,806 |
| Income per person | $46,643 |
| Median age | 42.3 |
| Homeowners | 91.2% |
| Median home value | $346,900 |
| Median rent | $760 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.0% |
| Broadband internet | 89.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.4% |
| $10–15K | 0.9% |
| $15–25K | 15.6% |
| $25–35K | 1.3% |
| $35–50K | 6.3% |
| $50–75K | 14.2% |
| $75–100K | 10.4% |
| $100–150K | 19.3% |
| $150–200K | 21.6% |
| $200K+ | 10.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.0% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 1.9% |
| 25–34 | 7.8% |
| 35–44 | 18.6% |
| 45–54 | 12.4% |
| 55–64 | 17.1% |
| 65–74 | 6.6% |
| 75+ | 7.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 60.9% |
| Owned outright | 30.3% |
| Rented | 8.6% |
| Vacant | 0.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 96.2% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.5% |
Businesses in 50237
45 business establishments with 144 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 16
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Retail Trade: 4
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50118 — Hartford city, IA (5.9 mi)
- 50228 — Prairie City city, IA (6.7 mi)
- 50252 — Swan city, IA (6.7 mi)
- 50327 — Pleasant Hill city, IA (6.7 mi)
- 50047 — Carlisle city, IA (7 mi)
- 50169 — Mitchellville city, IA (7.7 mi)
- 50009 — Altoona city, IA (8.2 mi)
- 50317 — Des Moines city, IA (10.5 mi)
Areas that include 50237
- Runnells, 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. 6 of 35: highest median home value in Polk County
- No. 1 of 35: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Polk County
- No. 2 of 35: highest median age in Polk County
- No. 9 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) 50237, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50237 in?
- 50237 is a Runnells, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50237 in?
- 50237 is mostly in Polk County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Jasper and Marion counties.
- What is the population of 50237?
- About 3,635 people (±611), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,153.
- What is the median household income in 50237?
- $101,806 (±$21,363), 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 50237?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50237 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50237?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50118 (5.9 mi, Hartford), 50228 (6.7 mi, Prairie City), 50252 (6.7 mi, Swan), 50327 (6.7 mi, Pleasant Hill), 50047 (7 mi, Carlisle) and 50169 (7.7 mi, Mitchellville).
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