Zip code 50223: Pilot Mound, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 50223?

50223 is assigned to Pilot Mound, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 50223 in?

50223 is in Boone County, Iowa.

Q: What is the population of 50223?

About 236 people live in 50223, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 50223?

The median household income in 50223 is $47,222.

Q: What zip codes are near 50223?

The closest zip codes to 50223 are 50040, 50530, 50544, 50212, 50249.

Residential delivery areaBoone CountyCentral Time

Population

236

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$87K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

56.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

29 sq mi

8 people/sq mi

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

About 50223

50223 is a rural zip code in Pilot Mound, Iowa (Boone County), covering 29 sq mi of land. About 236 people live here, or 8 per square mile. The median resident is 56.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $47,222 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $87,200, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.9 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and food service.

How 50223 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 236 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Residents 65 and older43.2%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%14th of 911 in IA
Median age56.4
98th
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.664th of 911 in IA
Government workers24%
93rd
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%60th of 911 in IA
Homeownership rate83.6%
86th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%388th of 909 in IA
Housing vacancy14.1%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%203rd of 909 in IA
Average commute31.9 min
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min89th of 902 in IA
Broadband access94%
66th
U.S. 91% · IA 88.9%140th of 909 in IA
Veterans4.2%
28th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%756th of 911 in IA
Per capita income$32,914
27th
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877705th of 911 in IA
Work from home7.3%
18th
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%547th of 911 in IA
Self-employed workers6.3%
12th
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%808th of 911 in IA
Median earnings per worker$35,500
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712857th of 910 in IA
Median household income$47,222
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059869th of 896 in IA
Unemployment rate2%
5th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%481st of 911 in IA
Healthcare workers5.2%
4th
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%727th of 911 in IA
Residents under 188.9%
2nd
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%875th of 911 in IA
Population236
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507830th of 911 in IA
Population density8/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi821st of 911 in IA
Median home value$87,200
1st
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000828th of 881 in IA
Poverty rate2.5%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%828th of 909 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher3.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%896th of 911 in IA
Diversity index2.5
1st
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4839th of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%873rd of 911 in IA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%711th of 911 in IA
Rent-burdened renters10.5%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%747th of 882 in IA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%626th of 911 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.322
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444804th of 908 in IA

Measure	50223	Boone	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Residents 65 and older	43.2%	20%	18.1%	17.2%	99th	14th of 911
Median age	56.4	42.4	38.6	38.9	98th	64th of 911
Government workers	24%	18.9%	14.5%	14.5%	93rd	60th of 911
Homeownership rateStrength	83.6%	80%	71.7%	65.2%	86th	388th of 909
Housing vacancy	14.1%	9.2%	8.5%	10.1%	85th	203rd of 909
Average commuteWeakness	31.9 min	22.5 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	83rd	89th of 902
Broadband access	94%	89.1%	88.9%	91%	66th	140th of 909
Veterans	4.2%	5.8%	6.5%	6.2%	28th	756th of 911
Per capita income	$32,914	$42,125	$40,877	$44,673	27th	705th of 911
Work from home	7.3%	10.1%	11.3%	15.1%	18th	547th of 911
Self-employed workers	6.3%	10.8%	10.2%	10%	12th	808th of 911
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,500	$49,799	$47,712	$49,666	10th	857th of 910
Median household incomeWeakness	$47,222	$83,531	$75,059	$80,734	7th	869th of 896
Unemployment rateStrength	2%	1.5%	3.6%	5.2%	5th	481st of 911
Healthcare workers	5.2%	8.8%	9.2%	9.7%	4th	727th of 911
Residents under 18	8.9%	21%	22.9%	22%	2nd	875th of 911
Population	236	26,668	3,210,507	334,922,499	1st	830th of 911
Population density	8/sq mi	47/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	821st of 911
Median home value	$87,200	$212,400	$208,000	$332,700	1st	828th of 881
Poverty rateStrength	2.5%	6.2%	11.1%	12.5%	1st	828th of 909
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.3%	28.5%	31.4%	35.7%	1st	896th of 911
Diversity index	2.5	13.5	31.4	61.4	1st	839th of 911
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	3.3%	5%	8.4%	1st	873rd of 911
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.5%	5.9%	14.1%	1st	711th of 911
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	10.5%	37.6%	43.9%	51.1%	1st	747th of 882
Tech workers	0%	2.2%	2.9%	3.8%	1st	626th of 911
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.322	0.400	0.444	0.483	1st	804th of 908

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

5–17

14%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

13%

65–74

30%

75+

Median age

56.4

Under 18

8.9%

65 and over

43.2%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

2.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 116
Average household size: 2
Family households: 62.1%
Married couples: 43.1%
Living alone: 30.2%
Veterans (of adults): 4.2%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

51%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

50223

$47,222

Boone Co.

$83,531

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,914

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

2.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.322

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

50223

$87,200

Boone Co.

$212,400

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

50223

—

Boone Co.

$845

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

13%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 135
Owner-occupied: 83.6%
Vacant: 14.1%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 10.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

24%

20–29

26%

30–44

24%

45–59

15%

60+

Average commute

31.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

26%

Transportation and moving

26%

Food service

10%

Sales

Production

Engineering and science

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Management

Police and fire

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

16%

Education

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Public administration

10%

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Other services

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$35,500

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

24%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	50223	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,750	$74,888
Service	$17,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$78,125	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

44%

Some college

36%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 94%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 74.1%
No internet access: 1.7%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Pilot Mound
State: Iowa
County: Boone County
Center point: 42.1737° N, 94.0378° W
Land area: 29 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Pilot Mound3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 50223

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
50040	Boxholm, IA	3.2 mi	168	$49,375	$86,500
50530	Dayton, IA	6.7 mi	1,090	$73,250	$167,900
50544	Harcourt, IA	8.8 mi	565	$59,620	$152,700
50212	Ogden, IA	9.6 mi	2,993	$81,838	$221,300
50249	Stratford, IA	9.8 mi	1,312	$60,761	$119,000
50064	Dana, IA	11 mi	100	$96,635	$161,500
50031	Beaver, IA	11 mi	51	$73,750	$56,300
50217	Paton, IA	11 mi	561	$66,771	$134,700
50037	Boone, IA · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
50099	Boone, IA · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
50036	Boone, IA	11 mi	16,154	$79,255	$194,400
50521	Burnside, IA	12 mi	45	—	—

Questions about 50223

What city is zip code 50223?

50223 is assigned to Pilot Mound, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 50223 in?

50223 is in Boone County, Iowa.

What is the population of 50223?

About 236 people live in 50223, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 50223 in?

50223 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 50223?

The median household income in 50223 is $47,222.

What zip codes are near 50223?

The closest zip codes to 50223 are 50040, 50530, 50544, 50212, 50249.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50223, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.