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Casey, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50048

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

861
4/sq mi
$54,688
Median income
$101,600
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50048 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50048 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Casey, Guthrie County, Iowa, home to just 861 residents across 226.6 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 50048 reports a modest median household income of $54,688 (29% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $37,306. Local economic indicators show a 24.9% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $101,600 for a typical home value (42% below the state average), with rent averaging $814 a month; 75.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Guthrie County, so you can benchmark 50048 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 50048

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Casey, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50048.

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 50048, Casey, 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

861

Population

226.6

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50048?

42.0

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 78.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 4.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

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?

$54,688

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$37,306

Per Capita Income

24.9%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50048 ranks nationally

Casey, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,688 21st percentile higher than 21% 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

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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 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

280

Total Housing Units

253

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%

$101,600

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$814

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 50048, employing approximately 149 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,033,000.

18

Businesses

149

Employees

$7.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 16.7%
Wholesale trade 3 16.7%
Finance and insurance 3 16.7%

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 50048 vs 50164 →

ZIP 50048 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 50048 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 50048 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 50048 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
50164 Menlo, IA 652 5.3 mi
50002 Adair, IA 1,297 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Guthrie County

50216 standard
Panora, IA
Pop: 2,824
50115 standard
Guthrie Center, IA
Pop: 2,674
50250 standard
Stuart, IA
Pop: 2,330
50029 standard
Bayard, IA
Pop: 691
50164 standard
Menlo, IA
Pop: 652
50026 standard
Bagley, IA
Pop: 584

Related Areas

Guthrie County Casey, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50048 in? ▼
ZIP code 50048 (Casey) is located in Guthrie County, Iowa. Guthrie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/guthrie-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50048? ▼
ZIP code 50048 in Casey, IA has a population of 861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50048? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50048 is $54,688, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50048? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50048 is $101,600, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50048? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50048 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50048? ▼
ZIP code 50048 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 149 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50048? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50048 are: Construction (3), Wholesale trade (3), Finance and insurance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50048? ▼
In ZIP code 50048, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 50048? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50048 is 32.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50048? ▼
In ZIP code 50048, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50048? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50048 is 24.9% 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.