Redfield, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50233
Dallas County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,388
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $78,984
- Median income Near-median income area
- $204,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Redfield pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50233 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50233 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Redfield, Dallas County, Iowa, home to just 1,388 residents across 130.9 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50233 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,984 (3% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,368. The poverty rate is 6.3%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $204,300 (16% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 90.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $832.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dallas County, so 50233 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 50233
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Redfield, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50233.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 50233, Redfield, 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
1,388
Population
130.9
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50233?
39.9
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.1%
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?
$78,984
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$32,368
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50233 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Redfield, 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)
$78,984 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
637housing units
637
Total Housing Units
573
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,300
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$832
Median Rent
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 50233, employing approximately 141 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,915,000.
25
Businesses
141
Employees
$9.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 24.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 16.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 16.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.0% |
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 50233 vs 50146 →
ZIP 50233 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50216
Panora (50216)
2,824 residents
- 50072
Earlham (50072)
2,671 residents
- 50250
Stuart (50250)
2,330 residents
- 50233
Redfield (50233)
1,388 residents
- 50146 438
Linden (50146)
438 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50233 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50233 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50072
Earlham (50072)
$111,250 median income
- 50146
Linden (50146)
$109,261 median income
- 50216
Panora (50216)
$79,635 median income
- 50233
Redfield (50233)
$78,984 median income
- 50250
Stuart (50250)
$71,083 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50233 ranks #4 of 5 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 50233, 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 (1,388 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 50233 in?
ZIP code 50233 (Redfield) is located in Dallas County, Iowa. Dallas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dallas-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50233?
ZIP code 50233 in Redfield, IA has a population of 1,388 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50233?
The median household income in ZIP 50233 is $78,984, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50233?
The median home value in ZIP 50233 is $204,300, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50233?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50233 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50233?
ZIP code 50233 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50233?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50233 are: Construction (6), Transportation and warehousing (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50233?
In ZIP code 50233, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 50233?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50233 is 32.9 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 50233?
In ZIP code 50233, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50233?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50233 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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