Rippey, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50235

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

483
4/sq mi
$89,583
Median income
$223,000
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50235 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50235 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 120.8 square miles in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. The area is home to 483 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 50235 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50235 sits at $89,583 (17% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $37,444. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $223,000 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $693 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50235 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 50235 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 →

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 50235, Rippey, 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

483

Population

120.8

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50235?

38.3

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$89,583

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$37,444

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50235 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,583 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

187

Total Housing Units

164

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$223,000

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$693

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 50235, employing approximately 23 people with a combined annual payroll of $662,000.

9

Businesses

23

Employees

$662K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 33.3%

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 50235 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 50235 ranks #4 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 50235 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 50235 ranks the highest of 6 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
50107 Grand Junction, IA 1,099 7.6 mi
50066 Dawson, IA 262 8.7 mi
50128 Jamaica, IA 360 7.1 mi
50220 Perry, IA 9,020 7.9 mi
50212 Ogden, IA 3,131 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50235 in?
ZIP code 50235 (Rippey) 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 50235?
ZIP code 50235 in Rippey, IA has a population of 483 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50235?
The median household income in ZIP 50235 is $89,583, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50235?
The median home value in ZIP 50235 is $223,000, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50235?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50235 is White at 93.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50235?
ZIP code 50235 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 23 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50235?
In ZIP code 50235, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 50235?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50235 is 24.4 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 50235?
In ZIP code 50235, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50235?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50235 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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