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Audubon, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50025

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

3,325
7/sq mi
$52,438
Median income
$118,100
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Audubon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50025 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50025 covers 503.8 square miles in Audubon, Audubon County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,325 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 50025 reports a modest median household income of $52,438 (32% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $39,665. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.5%. The typical home here is valued at $118,100 (33% below the state average); renters pay a median of $754 monthly, and 69.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Audubon County, so you can benchmark 50025 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 50025

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Audubon, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50025.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50025, Audubon, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,325

Population

503.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50025?

46.5

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$52,438

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$39,665

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

18.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50025 ranks nationally

Audubon, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,438 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,575

Total Housing Units

1,513

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$118,100

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$754

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 117 business establishments in ZIP 50025, employing approximately 1,026 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,858,000.

117

Businesses

1,026

Employees

$50.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 14.5%
Transportation and warehousing 15 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 15 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 15 12.8%
Construction 10 8.6%
Manufacturing 7 6.0%
Wholesale trade 7 6.0%
Finance and insurance 7 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 7 6.0%
Utilities 3 2.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.6%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 50025 vs 50117 →

ZIP 50025 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 50025 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 50025 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 50025 ranks #3 of 3 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
50117 Hamlin, IA 193 7.0 mi
51463 Templeton, IA 552 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Audubon County

50076 standard
Exira, IA
Pop: 1,502
51543 standard
Kimballton, IA
Pop: 445
50042 standard
Brayton, IA
Pop: 309
50117 standard
Hamlin, IA
Pop: 193

Related Areas

Audubon County Audubon, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50025 in? ▼
ZIP code 50025 (Audubon) is located in Audubon County, Iowa. Audubon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/audubon-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50025? ▼
ZIP code 50025 in Audubon, IA has a population of 3,325 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50025? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50025 is $52,438, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50025? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50025 is $118,100, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50025? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50025 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50025? ▼
ZIP code 50025 has 117 business establishments employing approximately 1,026 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50025? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50025 are: Retail trade (17), Transportation and warehousing (15), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50025? ▼
In ZIP code 50025, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 50025? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50025 is 18.5 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 50025? ▼
In ZIP code 50025, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50025? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50025 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.