50849 ZIP Code, Greenfield, IA
50849 is a ZIP code in Greenfield, Iowa in Adair County. It covers 114 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50858, 50846 and 50155. 2,374 people live here in 1,071 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $64,821, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Greenfield, IA
- County: Adair County
- Land area: 114 sq mi
- Population: 2,374
- Median household income: $64,821
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,374 |
| Households | 1,071 |
| Median household income | $64,821 |
| Income per person | $38,710 |
| Median age | 42.9 |
| Homeowners | 70.8% |
| Median home value | $148,600 |
| Median rent | $617 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 2.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% |
| Broadband internet | 82.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.6% |
| $10–15K | 6.4% |
| $15–25K | 10.1% |
| $25–35K | 7.1% |
| $35–50K | 10.2% |
| $50–75K | 18.2% |
| $75–100K | 15.3% |
| $100–150K | 15.4% |
| $150–200K | 7.8% |
| $200K+ | 4.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.8% |
| 10–19 | 15.5% |
| 20–24 | 4.5% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.4% |
| 45–54 | 7.2% |
| 55–64 | 17.1% |
| 65–74 | 13.3% |
| 75+ | 11.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 25.4% |
| Owned outright | 41.3% |
| Rented | 27.4% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 8.6% |
| 5–19 units | 4.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.9% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 50849
104 business establishments with 1,137 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 14
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 14
- Retail Trade: 12
- Construction: 8
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 8
- Finance and Insurance: 7
- Accommodation and Food Services: 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50858 — Orient city, IA (5.8 mi)
- 50846 — Fontanelle city, IA (8.9 mi)
- 50155 — Macksburg city, IA (12.1 mi)
- 50250 — Stuart city, IA (13.3 mi)
- 50070 — Dexter city, IA (13.7 mi)
- 50164 — Menlo city, IA (14.3 mi)
- 50801 — Creston city, IA (14.9 mi)
- 50837 — Bridgewater city, IA (15.7 mi)
Areas that include 50849
- Greenfield, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Adair County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 7: highest median home value in Adair County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Adair County
- No. 3 of 7: lowest median age in Adair County
- No. 5 of 7: highest median age in Adair County
- No. 4 of 6: fastest population growth in Adair County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50849, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50849 in?
- 50849 is a Greenfield, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Greenfield; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50849 in?
- 50849 is in Adair County.
- What is the population of 50849?
- About 2,374 people (±250), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,784.
- What is the median household income in 50849?
- $64,821 (±$12,322), 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 50849?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50849 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50849?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50858 (5.8 mi, Orient), 50846 (8.9 mi, Fontanelle), 50155 (12.1 mi, Macksburg), 50250 (13.3 mi, Stuart), 50070 (13.7 mi, Dexter) and 50164 (14.3 mi, Menlo).
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