50837 ZIP Code, Bridgewater, IA
50837 is a ZIP code in Bridgewater, Iowa — mostly in Adair County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Cass and Adams counties. It covers 52 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50853, 50846 and 50843. 282 people live here in 136 households, fewer than in most Iowa ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (96%). Median household income is $63,000, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 60.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Bridgewater, IA
- County: Adair County
- Land area: 52 sq mi
- Population: 282
- Median household income: $63,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 282 |
| Households | 136 |
| Median household income | $63,000 |
| Income per person | $44,498 |
| Median age | 60.2 |
| Homeowners | 95.6% |
| Median home value | $116,700 |
| Median rent | $625 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% |
| Broadband internet | 75.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.7% |
| $10–15K | 1.5% |
| $15–25K | 5.1% |
| $25–35K | 6.6% |
| $35–50K | 13.2% |
| $50–75K | 31.6% |
| $75–100K | 7.4% |
| $100–150K | 22.8% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 8.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.6% |
| 10–19 | 15.2% |
| 20–24 | 2.8% |
| 25–34 | 2.1% |
| 35–44 | 8.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.6% |
| 55–64 | 30.5% |
| 65–74 | 11.0% |
| 75+ | 14.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.5% |
| Owned outright | 55.7% |
| Rented | 4.0% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 96.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 4.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 50837
8 business establishments with 17 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 50837 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 50853 — Massena city, IA (4.1 mi)
- 50846 — Fontanelle city, IA (8.6 mi)
- 50843 — Cumberland city, IA (10.1 mi)
- 50859 — Prescott city, IA (11.6 mi)
- 50839 — Carbon city, IA (13.6 mi)
- 50274 — Wiota city, IA (14.3 mi)
- 50020 — Anita city, IA (14.6 mi)
- 50858 — Orient city, IA (14.7 mi)
Areas that include 50837
- Bridgewater, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Adair County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Adams County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Cass County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Mail every home in 50837
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50837, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50837 in?
- 50837 is a Bridgewater, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50837 in?
- 50837 is mostly in Adair County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Cass and Adams counties.
- What is the population of 50837?
- About 282 people (±105), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 304.
- What is the median household income in 50837?
- $63,000 (±$11,640), 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 50837?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50837 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50837?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50853 (4.1 mi, Massena), 50846 (8.6 mi, Fontanelle), 50843 (10.1 mi, Cumberland), 50859 (11.6 mi, Prescott), 50839 (13.6 mi, Carbon) and 50274 (14.3 mi, Wiota).
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