New Sharon, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50207
Mahaska County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,537
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $76,053
- Median income Near-median income area
- $156,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Sharon pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50207 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 50207 (New Sharon, IA) rose +17.2% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 50207 covers 367.7 square miles in New Sharon, Mahaska County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,537 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50207 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,053 (1% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,065. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 1.7%. Median home value is $156,300 (11% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $683; 66.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mahaska County, so 50207 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 50207
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Sharon, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50207.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 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 50207, New Sharon, 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
2,537
Population
367.7
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50207?
42.7
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$76,053
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$40,065
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 50207 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
New Sharon, 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)
$76,053 Top 45% higher than 55% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,214housing units
1,214
Total Housing Units
1,044
Occupied Units
170
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,300
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$683
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 50207, employing approximately 383 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,419,000.
59
Businesses
383
Employees
$20.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 22.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 11.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 11.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.1% |
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 50207 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50207
New Sharon (50207)
2,537 residents
- 50242 439
Searsboro (50242)
439 residents
- 52595 416
University Park (52595)
416 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50207 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50207 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50207
New Sharon (50207)
$76,053 median income
- 50242
Searsboro (50242)
$67,104 median income
- 52595
University Park (52595)
$66,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50207 ranks the highest 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 50207, 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 (2,537 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 50207 in?
ZIP code 50207 (New Sharon) is located in Mahaska County, Iowa. Mahaska County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mahaska-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50207?
ZIP code 50207 in New Sharon, IA has a population of 2,537 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50207?
The median household income in ZIP 50207 is $76,053, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50207?
The median home value in ZIP 50207 is $156,300, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50207?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50207 is White at 97.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50207?
ZIP code 50207 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 383 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50207?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50207 are: Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50207?
In ZIP code 50207, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50207?
In ZIP code 50207, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50207?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50207 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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