Zip code 50032: Berwick, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 50032?

50032 is assigned to Berwick, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 50032?

About 707 people live in 50032, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 50032?

The closest zip codes to 50032 are 50301, 50302, 50303, 50304, 50305.

Residential delivery areaPolk CountyCentral Time

Population

707

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.4 sq mi

1,656 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 50032

50032 is a suburban zip code in Berwick, Iowa (Polk County), covering 0.4 sq mi of land. About 707 people live here, or 1,656 per square mile. The median resident is 34.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

54.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; computer and math (tech); and office and administrative support.

How 50032 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate54.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%3rd of 909 in IA
Unemployment rate25.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%1st of 911 in IA
Residents under 1847.7%
99th
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%3rd of 911 in IA
Tech workers29.4%
99th
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%1st of 911 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.675
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.4444th of 908 in IA
Work from home29.4%
94th
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%14th of 911 in IA
Broadband access97%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%37th of 909 in IA
Homeownership rate81.6%
82nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%479th of 909 in IA
Residents 65 and older20.1%
74th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%460th of 911 in IA
Median earnings per worker$57,201
71st
U.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712118th of 910 in IA
Population density1,656/sq mi
53rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi35th of 911 in IA
Veterans5.1%
40th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%672nd of 911 in IA
Per capita income$29,764
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877814th of 911 in IA
Median age34.1
16th
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6821st of 911 in IA
Population707
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507576th of 911 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%911th of 911 in IA
Diversity index3.6
1st
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4815th of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%905th of 911 in IA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%863rd of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%901st of 909 in IA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%866th of 882 in IA
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%906th of 911 in IA
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%910th of 911 in IA
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%910th of 911 in IA

Measure	50032	Polk	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Poverty rateWeakness	54.5%	10.3%	11.1%	12.5%	99th	3rd of 909
Unemployment rateWeakness	25.4%	4.4%	3.6%	5.2%	99th	1st of 911
Residents under 18	47.7%	24.4%	22.9%	22%	99th	3rd of 911
Tech workers	29.4%	5.2%	2.9%	3.8%	99th	1st of 911
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.675	0.437	0.444	0.483	99th	4th of 908
Work from home	29.4%	15.7%	11.3%	15.1%	94th	14th of 911
Broadband accessStrength	97%	91.9%	88.9%	91%	92nd	37th of 909
Homeownership rateStrength	81.6%	67.4%	71.7%	65.2%	82nd	479th of 909
Residents 65 and older	20.1%	14%	18.1%	17.2%	74th	460th of 911
Median earnings per worker	$57,201	$52,504	$47,712	$49,666	71st	118th of 910
Population density	1,656/sq mi	879/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	53rd	35th of 911
Veterans	5.1%	5.6%	6.5%	6.2%	40th	672nd of 911
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,764	$45,622	$40,877	$44,673	18th	814th of 911
Median age	34.1	36.2	38.6	38.9	16th	821st of 911
Population	707	503,175	3,210,507	334,922,499	1st	576th of 911
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	40.3%	31.4%	35.7%	1st	911th of 911
Diversity index	3.6	44.5	31.4	61.4	1st	815th of 911
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	5.3%	5%	8.4%	1st	905th of 911
Foreign-born residents	0%	10.1%	5.9%	14.1%	1st	863rd of 911
Housing vacancy	0%	6%	8.5%	10.1%	1st	901st of 909
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	46.2%	43.9%	51.1%	1st	866th of 882
Healthcare workers	0%	8.2%	9.2%	9.7%	1st	906th of 911
Self-employed workers	0%	7.2%	10.2%	10%	1st	910th of 911
Government workers	0%	12.7%	14.5%	14.5%	1st	910th of 911

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

40%

5–17

18–24

25–34

20%

35–44

45–54

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

34.1

Under 18

47.7%

65 and over

20.1%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

3.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

90%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 267
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 89.1%
Married couples: 13.5%
Living alone: 10.9%
Veterans (of adults): 5.1%
Male / female: 27% / 73%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

61%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

50032

—

Polk Co.

$83,576

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,764

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

54.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.675

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

50032

—

Polk Co.

$262,100

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

50032

—

Polk Co.

$1,149

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

22%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

78%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 267
Owner-occupied: 81.6%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1971
Median rooms: 4.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

29%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

64%

10–19

20–29

36%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

25.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

30%

Computer and math

29%

Office and admin

15%

Production

12%

Construction and repair

10%

Sales

Management

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Admin, support and management

31%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

30%

Wholesale

15%

Manufacturing

12%

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$57,201

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	50032	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

68%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 97%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 88%
No internet access: 3%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Berwick
State: Iowa
County: Polk County
Center point: 41.6659° N, 93.5429° W
Land area: 0.4 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 50032

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
50301	Des Moines, IA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
50302	Des Moines, IA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
50303	Des Moines, IA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
50304	Des Moines, IA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
50305	Des Moines, IA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
50306	Des Moines, IA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
50308	Des Moines, IA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
50318	Des Moines, IA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
50328	Des Moines, IA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
50329	Des Moines, IA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
50330	Des Moines, IA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—
50331	Des Moines, IA · PO box	1.6 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 50032

What city is zip code 50032?

50032 is assigned to Berwick, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 50032 in?

50032 is in Polk County, Iowa.

What is the population of 50032?

About 707 people live in 50032, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 50032 in?

50032 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 50032?

The closest zip codes to 50032 are 50301, 50302, 50303, 50304, 50305.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50032, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.