Garwin, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50632

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

1,107
10/sq mi
$71,667
Median income
$132,700
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50632 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50632 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 109.6 square miles in Garwin, Tama County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,107 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 50632 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50632 sits at $71,667 (6% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $36,008. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $132,700 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $702 per month, and 86.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50632 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tama County, so you can benchmark 50632 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 50632, Garwin, 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

1,107

Population

109.6

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50632?

48.5

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 98.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$71,667

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$36,008

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50632 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,667 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

593

Total Housing Units

506

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

$132,700

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$702

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 11 business establishments in ZIP 50632, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,046,000.

11

Businesses

24

Employees

$1.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 4 36.4%

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 50632 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 50632 ranks #3 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 50632 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 50632 ranks #4 of 5 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
50173 Montour, IA 696 7.1 mi
50635 Gladbrook, IA 1,602 8.8 mi
50142 Le Grand, IA 931 6.0 mi
52342 Toledo, IA 3,274 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50632 in?
ZIP code 50632 (Garwin) is located in Tama County, Iowa. Tama County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tama-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50632?
ZIP code 50632 in Garwin, IA has a population of 1,107 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50632?
The median household income in ZIP 50632 is $71,667, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50632?
The median home value in ZIP 50632 is $132,700, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50632?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50632 is White at 98.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50632?
ZIP code 50632 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50632?
In ZIP code 50632, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 50632?
In ZIP code 50632, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50632?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50632 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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