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Prairie City, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50228

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

2,417
13/sq mi
$90,833
Median income
$211,400
Median home value
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Prairie City pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50228 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50228 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 180.4 square miles in Prairie City, Jasper County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,417 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 50228 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50228 sits at $90,833 (19% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $39,921. The poverty rate stands at 2.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $211,400 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $800 per month, and 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50228 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jasper County, so you can benchmark 50228 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 50228

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50228.

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 50228, Prairie City, 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

2,417

Population

180.4

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50228?

40.5

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$90,833

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$39,921

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50228 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,833 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%

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

What does housing look like?

878

Total Housing Units

832

Occupied Units

46

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$211,400

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$800

Median Rent

1972

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

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50228 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 149
2021 +13.9% 169
2022 +4.4% 177
2023 +6.6% 189
2024 +3.0% 194

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 49 business establishments in ZIP 50228, employing approximately 357 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,517,000.

49

Businesses

357

Employees

$19.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 20.4%
Other services (except public administration) 8 16.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 10.2%
Wholesale trade 4 8.2%
Retail trade 4 8.2%
Finance and insurance 3 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.1%

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 50228 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 50228 ranks #5 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 50228 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 50228 ranks #3 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
50054 Colfax, IA 3,356 7.6 mi
50237 Runnells, IA 3,095 7.1 mi
50170 Monroe, IA 2,745 7.2 mi
50252 Swan, IA 243 8.5 mi
50169 Mitchellville, IA 3,093 7.9 mi
50118 Hartford, IA 1,027 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jasper County

50208 standard
Newton, IA
Pop: 20,417
50054 standard
Colfax, IA
Pop: 3,356
50170 standard
Monroe, IA
Pop: 2,745
50028 standard
Baxter, IA
Pop: 1,681
50135 standard
Kellogg, IA
Pop: 1,605
50251 standard
Sully, IA
Pop: 1,270

Related Areas

Jasper County Prairie City, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50228 in? ▼
ZIP code 50228 (Prairie City) is located in Jasper County, Iowa. Jasper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jasper-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50228? ▼
ZIP code 50228 in Prairie City, IA has a population of 2,417 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50228? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50228 is $90,833, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50228? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50228 is $211,400, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50228? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50228 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50228? ▼
ZIP code 50228 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 357 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50228? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50228 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (8), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50228? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50228 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 50228? ▼
In ZIP code 50228, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% 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 50228? ▼
In ZIP code 50228, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50228? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50228 is 2.8% 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 Prairie City, IA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

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