50603 ZIP Code, Alta Vista, IA
50603 is a ZIP code in Alta Vista, Iowa — mostly in Chickasaw County (83% of its land), with smaller parts in Howard County. It covers 45 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50628, 50620 and 50659. 555 people live here in 231 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $74,271, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Alta Vista, IA
- County: Chickasaw County
- Land area: 45 sq mi
- Population: 555
- Median household income: $74,271
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 555 |
| Households | 231 |
| Median household income | $74,271 |
| Income per person | $33,879 |
| Median age | 41.3 |
| Homeowners | 86.6% |
| Median home value | $122,700 |
| Median rent | $640 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% |
| Broadband internet | 77.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.7% |
| $10–15K | 4.3% |
| $15–25K | 4.3% |
| $25–35K | 1.7% |
| $35–50K | 20.8% |
| $50–75K | 18.6% |
| $75–100K | 13.4% |
| $100–150K | 18.6% |
| $150–200K | 15.6% |
| $200K+ | 0.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.8% |
| 10–19 | 19.4% |
| 20–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 7.4% |
| 35–44 | 13.2% |
| 45–54 | 19.3% |
| 55–64 | 7.4% |
| 65–74 | 15.3% |
| 75+ | 4.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.8% |
| Owned outright | 50.6% |
| Rented | 13.1% |
| Vacant | 2.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.8% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 10.6% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 50603
13 business establishments with 76 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 4
- Construction: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50628 — Elma city, IA (6.6 mi)
- 50620 — Colwell city, IA (7.1 mi)
- 50659 — New Hampton city, IA (9.2 mi)
- 50645 — Ionia city, IA (11.7 mi)
- 50460 — Orchard city, IA (12 mi)
- 50616 — Charles City city, IA (12.6 mi)
- 50466 — Riceville city, IA (14.3 mi)
- 52154 — Lawler city, IA (15.6 mi)
Areas that include 50603
- Alta Vista, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Chickasaw County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Howard County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50603, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50603 in?
- 50603 is a Alta Vista, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Alta Vista; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50603 in?
- 50603 is mostly in Chickasaw County (83% of its land), with smaller parts in Howard County.
- What is the population of 50603?
- About 555 people (±214), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 553.
- What is the median household income in 50603?
- $74,271 (±$20,538), 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 50603?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50603 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50603?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50628 (6.6 mi, Elma), 50620 (7.1 mi, Colwell), 50659 (9.2 mi, New Hampton), 50645 (11.7 mi, Ionia), 50460 (12 mi, Orchard) and 50616 (12.6 mi, Charles City).
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