50228 ZIP Code – Prairie City, Iowa
50228 is a ZIP code serving Prairie City, Iowa in Jasper County with a population of approximately 2,688 residents. The median household income is $83,140 — above the Iowa average and near the national average. The median home value of $181,200 is below the national average, with 81.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $863 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 85% single-family (decreasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.3%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. About 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. At 39.0, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 50237, 50170, 50054.
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ZIP 50228 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50228 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,688 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $83k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $181k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $863 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.0 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 1.0% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.2% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50237 – Runnells
- 50170 – Monroe
- 50054 – Colfax
- 50169 – Mitchellville
- 50252 – Swan
- 50118 – Hartford
- 50214 – Otley
- 50009 – Altoona
- 50327 – Pleasant Hill
- 50225 – Pleasantville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50237 | RUNNELLS | 3,085 | $91,500 |
| 50170 | MONROE | 2,874 | $79,000 |
| 50054 | COLFAX | 3,099 | $86,118 |
| 50169 | MITCHELLVILLE | 3,037 | $76,736 |
| 50252 | SWAN | 244 | $126,250 |