Jefferson, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50129
Greene County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,228
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,671
- Median income Below-median income area
- $166,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jefferson pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50129 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 50129 (Jefferson, IA) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.6 in 2023 to 251.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50129 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa, home to 5,228 residents across 435.7 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50129 reports a modest median household income of $60,671 (21% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,802. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 0.9%. Median home value is $166,100 (5% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $760; 77.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 50129 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 50129
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jefferson, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50129.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50129, Jefferson, 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
5,228
Population
435.7
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50129?
49.4
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$60,671
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$39,802
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50129 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Jefferson, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,671 18th percentile higher than 18% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,571housing units
2,571
Total Housing Units
2,369
Occupied Units
202
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,100
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$760
Median Rent
1958
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50129 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 165 |
| 2021 | +2.5% | 169 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 191 |
| 2023 | +20.1% | 230 |
| 2024 | +9.4% | 251 |
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 176 business establishments in ZIP 50129, employing approximately 1,816 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,407,000.
176
Businesses
1,816
Employees
$76.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 15.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 14.2% |
| Construction | 16 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
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 50129 vs 50064 →
ZIP 50129 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50129
Jefferson (50129)
5,228 residents
- 50050 710
Churdan (50050)
710 residents
- 50064 126
Dana (50064)
126 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50129 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50129 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50064
Dana (50064)
$96,635 median income
- 50050
Churdan (50050)
$64,432 median income
- 50129
Jefferson (50129)
$60,671 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50129 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50129, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,228 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 50129 in?
ZIP code 50129 (Jefferson) is located in Greene County, Iowa. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50129?
ZIP code 50129 in Jefferson, IA has a population of 5,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50129?
The median household income in ZIP 50129 is $60,671, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50129?
The median home value in ZIP 50129 is $166,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50129?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50129 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50129?
ZIP code 50129 has 176 business establishments employing approximately 1,816 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50129?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50129 are: Other services (except public administration) (28), Health care and social assistance (27), Retail trade (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50129?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50129 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 50129?
In ZIP code 50129, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 50129?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50129 is 21.6 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 50129?
In ZIP code 50129, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50129?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50129 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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