50273 ZIP Code, Winterset, IA
50273 is a ZIP code in Winterset, Iowa in Madison County. It covers 195 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50222, 50218 and 50072. 8,950 people live here in 3,659 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 (75%). Median household income is $82,633, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Winterset, IA
- County: Madison County
- Land area: 195 sq mi
- Population: 8,950
- Median household income: $82,633
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,950 |
| Households | 3,659 |
| Median household income | $82,633 |
| Income per person | $39,613 |
| Median age | 38.6 |
| Homeowners | 74.9% |
| Median home value | $219,400 |
| Median rent | $1,142 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% |
| Broadband internet | 87.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.6% |
| $10–15K | 4.4% |
| $15–25K | 2.1% |
| $25–35K | 6.0% |
| $35–50K | 14.0% |
| $50–75K | 16.7% |
| $75–100K | 18.9% |
| $100–150K | 22.4% |
| $150–200K | 5.0% |
| $200K+ | 7.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.3% |
| 10–19 | 13.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.3% |
| 25–34 | 10.0% |
| 35–44 | 13.7% |
| 45–54 | 12.3% |
| 55–64 | 10.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.9% |
| 75+ | 9.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 46.9% |
| Owned outright | 23.8% |
| Rented | 23.8% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.9% |
| Townhome | 3.0% |
| 2–4 units | 7.6% |
| 5–19 units | 2.7% |
| 20+ units | 4.1% |
| Mobile / other | 6.8% |
Businesses in 50273
274 business establishments with 2,079 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 39
- Retail Trade: 34
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 33
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 27
- Finance and Insurance: 25
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 22
- Accommodation and Food Services: 21
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 13
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50222 — East Peru city, IA (8.9 mi)
- 50218 — Patterson city, IA (9 mi)
- 50072 — Earlham city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 50155 — Macksburg city, IA (11.2 mi)
- 50261 — West Des Moines city, IA (12.2 mi)
- 50149 — Lorimor city, IA (12.5 mi)
- 50070 — Dexter city, IA (12.6 mi)
- 50033 — Bevington city, IA (13.4 mi)
Areas that include 50273
- Winterset, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Madison County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of households with children in Madison County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Madison County
- No. 2 of 7: lowest median age in Madison County
- No. 4 of 6: fastest population growth in Madison County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50273, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50273 in?
- 50273 is a Winterset, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Winterset; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50273 in?
- 50273 is in Madison County.
- What is the population of 50273?
- About 8,950 people (±431), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 8,570.
- What is the median household income in 50273?
- $82,633 (±$6,934), 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 50273?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50273 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50273?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50222 (8.9 mi, East Peru), 50218 (9 mi, Patterson), 50072 (10.7 mi, Earlham), 50155 (11.2 mi, Macksburg), 50261 (12.2 mi, West Des Moines) and 50149 (12.5 mi, Lorimor).
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