50475 ZIP Code, Sheffield, IA
50475 is a ZIP code in Sheffield, Iowa — mostly in Franklin County (77% of its land), with smaller parts in Cerro Gordo County. It covers 95 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50427, 50469 and 50433. 1,446 people live here in 596 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $70,938, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sheffield, IA
- County: Franklin County
- Land area: 95 sq mi
- Population: 1,446
- Median household income: $70,938
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,446 |
| Households | 596 |
| Median household income | $70,938 |
| Income per person | $34,524 |
| Median age | 43.8 |
| Homeowners | 79.0% |
| Median home value | $165,300 |
| Median rent | $704 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% |
| Broadband internet | 84.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.7% |
| $10–15K | 0.5% |
| $15–25K | 8.4% |
| $25–35K | 7.2% |
| $35–50K | 9.7% |
| $50–75K | 16.9% |
| $75–100K | 8.9% |
| $100–150K | 22.8% |
| $150–200K | 15.6% |
| $200K+ | 1.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.5% |
| 10–19 | 14.4% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–44 | 11.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.5% |
| 55–64 | 13.7% |
| 65–74 | 10.2% |
| 75+ | 15.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.8% |
| Owned outright | 36.3% |
| Rented | 19.5% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.2% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 7.4% |
| 5–19 units | 11.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.5% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 50475
41 business establishments with 974 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Construction: 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Manufacturing: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50427 — Chapin CDP, IA (3.2 mi)
- 50469 — Rockwell city, IA (8.1 mi)
- 50433 — Dougherty city, IA (9 mi)
- 50477 — Swaledale city, IA (9.3 mi)
- 50605 — Aredale city, IA (9.7 mi)
- 50441 — Hampton city, IA (9.8 mi)
- 50452 — Latimer city, IA (10.4 mi)
- 50479 — Thornton city, IA (10.6 mi)
Areas that include 50475
- Sheffield, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Chapin, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Cerro Gordo County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Franklin County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 5: highest median household income in Franklin County
- No. 1 of 5: highest median home value in Franklin County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Franklin County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of households with children in Franklin County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Franklin County
- No. 2 of 5: lowest median age in Franklin County
- No. 4 of 5: highest median age in Franklin County
- No. 3 of 5: fastest population growth in Franklin County
Mail every home in 50475
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50475, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50475 in?
- 50475 is a Sheffield, IA mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Sheffield; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50475 in?
- 50475 is mostly in Franklin County (77% of its land), with smaller parts in Cerro Gordo County.
- What is the population of 50475?
- About 1,446 people (±240), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,621.
- What is the median household income in 50475?
- $70,938 (±$16,482), 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 50475?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50475 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50475?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50427 (3.2 mi, Chapin), 50469 (8.1 mi, Rockwell), 50433 (9 mi, Dougherty), 50477 (9.3 mi, Swaledale), 50605 (9.7 mi, Aredale) and 50441 (9.8 mi, Hampton).
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