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Adel, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50003

Dallas County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,594
22/sq mi
$103,114
Median income
$395,400
Median home value
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Adel pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50003 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50003 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 295.7 square miles in Adel, Dallas County, Iowa. The area is home to 6,594 residents, producing a population density of 22 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 50003 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50003 sits at $103,114 (35% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $53,573. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $395,400 (125% above the state average) with median rent at $933 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50003 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dallas County, so you can benchmark 50003 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 50003

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50003.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50003, Adel, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,594

Population

295.7

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50003?

40.1

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$103,114

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$53,573

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50003 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$103,114 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,863

Total Housing Units

3,731

Occupied Units

132

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$395,400

Median Home Value

+125% vs state

$933

Median Rent

1997

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50003 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 160
2021 +7.3% 172
2022 +15.5% 198
2023 +1.2% 201
2024 +4.1% 209

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 281 business establishments in ZIP 50003, employing approximately 2,172 people with a combined annual payroll of $118,420,000.

281

Businesses

2,172

Employees

$118.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 44 15.7%
Retail trade 32 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 31 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 24 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 7.5%
Finance and insurance 17 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 15 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 13 4.6%
Manufacturing 9 3.2%
Wholesale trade 9 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.1%
Information 5 1.8%
Educational services 4 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 50003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50003 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 50003 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
50069 De Soto, IA 1,118 6.2 mi
50167 Minburn, IA 748 9.2 mi
50063 Dallas Center, IA 2,604 8.2 mi
50072 Earlham, IA 2,671 10.6 mi
50038 Booneville, IA 205 9.4 mi
50261 Van Meter, IA 2,211 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dallas County

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Waukee, IA
Pop: 16,069
50323 standard
Urbandale, IA
Pop: 10,201
50220 standard
Perry, IA
Pop: 9,020
50109 standard
Granger, IA
Pop: 2,762
50063 standard
Dallas Center, IA
Pop: 2,604
50276 standard
Woodward, IA
Pop: 2,517

Related Areas

Dallas County Adel, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50003 in? ▼
ZIP code 50003 (Adel) is located in Dallas County, Iowa. Dallas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dallas-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50003? ▼
ZIP code 50003 in Adel, IA has a population of 6,594 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50003? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50003 is $103,114, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50003? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50003 is $395,400, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50003? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50003 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50003? ▼
ZIP code 50003 has 281 business establishments employing approximately 2,172 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50003? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50003 are: Construction (44), Retail trade (32), Professional, scientific, and technical services (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50003? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50003 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50003? ▼
In ZIP code 50003, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 50003? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50003 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50003? ▼
In ZIP code 50003, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50003? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50003 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Adel, IA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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