Greenfield, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50849
Adair County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,740
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $64,821
- Median income Near-median income area
- $148,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greenfield pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50849 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50849 covers 304.4 square miles in Greenfield, Adair County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,740 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50849 reports a modest median household income of $64,821 (15% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,710. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $148,600 (15% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $617; owner occupancy is 70.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Adair County, so 50849 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 50849
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenfield, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50849.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 50849, Greenfield, 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
2,740
Population
304.4
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50849?
42.9
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
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?
$64,821
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$38,710
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 50849 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Greenfield, 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)
$64,821 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
1,138housing units
1,138
Total Housing Units
1,071
Occupied Units
67
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$148,600
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$617
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 104 business establishments in ZIP 50849, employing approximately 1,137 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,995,000.
104
Businesses
1,137
Employees
$57.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 8 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.9% |
| Information | 3 | 2.9% |
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 50849 vs 50858 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50858 | Orient, IA | 796 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50849, 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 (2,740 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 50849 in?
ZIP code 50849 (Greenfield) is located in Adair County, Iowa. Adair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adair-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50849?
ZIP code 50849 in Greenfield, IA has a population of 2,740 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50849?
The median household income in ZIP 50849 is $64,821, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50849?
The median home value in ZIP 50849 is $148,600, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50849?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50849 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50849?
ZIP code 50849 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 1,137 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50849?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50849 are: Health care and social assistance (14), Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (12). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50849?
In ZIP code 50849, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% 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 50849?
In ZIP code 50849, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50849?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50849 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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