Riceville, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50466
Mitchell County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,828
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,728
- Median income Below-median income area
- $209,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Riceville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50466 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50466 covers 351.5 square miles in Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,828 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50466 reports a modest median household income of $56,728 (26% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,037. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $209,800 (19% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 71.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $775.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mitchell County, so 50466 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 50466
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riceville, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50466.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 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 50466, Riceville, 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
1,828
Population
351.5
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50466?
34.6
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
1.6%
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?
$56,728
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$32,037
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50466 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Riceville, 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)
$56,728 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
851housing units
851
Total Housing Units
775
Occupied Units
76
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,800
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$775
Median Rent
1946
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 50466, employing approximately 263 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,432,000.
52
Businesses
263
Employees
$9.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 10 | 19.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.7% |
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 50466 vs 50455 →
ZIP 50466 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50466
Riceville (50466)
1,828 residents
- 50455 450
Mc Intire (50455)
450 residents
- 52134 285
Chester (52134)
285 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50466 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50466 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52134
Chester (52134)
$63,125 median income
- 50466
Riceville (50466)
$56,728 median income
- 50455
Mc Intire (50455)
$42,054 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50466 ranks #2 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 50466, 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 (1,828 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 50466 in?
ZIP code 50466 (Riceville) is located in Mitchell County, Iowa. Mitchell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mitchell-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50466?
ZIP code 50466 in Riceville, IA has a population of 1,828 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50466?
The median household income in ZIP 50466 is $56,728, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50466?
The median home value in ZIP 50466 is $209,800, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50466?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50466 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50466?
ZIP code 50466 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 263 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50466?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50466 are: Retail trade (13), Construction (10), Manufacturing (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50466?
In ZIP code 50466, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 50466?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50466 is 26.8 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 50466?
In ZIP code 50466, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50466?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50466 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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