Britt, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50423

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

2,976
8/sq mi
$73,151
Median income
$118,900
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Britt pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50423 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50423 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 372.0 square miles in Britt, Hancock County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,976 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 50423 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50423 sits at $73,151 (4% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $45,134. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $118,900 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $773 per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50423 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hancock County, so you can benchmark 50423 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 50423

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50423.

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 50423, Britt, 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

2,976

Population

372.0

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50423?

49.4

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$73,151

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$45,134

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50423 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,151 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,183

Total Housing Units

1,049

Occupied Units

134

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.8%
Renter 20.2%

$118,900

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$773

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 81 business establishments in ZIP 50423, employing approximately 961 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,181,000.

81

Businesses

961

Employees

$51.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 17.3%
Other services (except public administration) 10 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing 9 11.1%
Manufacturing 8 9.9%
Wholesale trade 8 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 8 9.9%
Finance and insurance 5 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.9%

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 50423 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 50423 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50423 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 50423 ranks the highest of 4 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
50432 Crystal Lake, IA 252 8.0 mi
50484 Woden, IA 444 10.0 mi
50430 Corwith, IA 518 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50423 in?
ZIP code 50423 (Britt) is located in Hancock County, Iowa. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50423?
ZIP code 50423 in Britt, IA has a population of 2,976 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50423?
The median household income in ZIP 50423 is $73,151, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50423?
The median home value in ZIP 50423 is $118,900, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50423?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50423 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50423?
ZIP code 50423 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 961 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50423?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50423 are: Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (10), Transportation and warehousing (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50423?
In ZIP code 50423, 60.5% 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 percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50423?
In ZIP code 50423, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50423?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50423 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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