50070 Zip Code Profile

50070 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Dexter, Iowa. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $122,100) are fairly typical for the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area.

The average family income here is $51,918/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 50070 is $45,455.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 50070 earn an average of $31,095/year. Women earn only $19,924/year.

749 people in 50070 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

The median age here is 40. There are 769 men and 720 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 40.

To give you a sense of the community, 886 people (out of the 1,489 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 471 homes, and 6 businesses every day. 7 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

50070 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Shenyang, China!) and -94 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,146 feet above sea levell.

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• Ashworth Estates
• Beverly Hills
• Bridgewood Meadows
• Country Side
• Deer Creek Home Owners Association
• Fairmeadows
• Glen Oaks
• Golf and Country Club
• Grand Oaks
• Grand Woods
• Grant Park Subdivision
• Greyhawk
• Guthrie Center Farmers Market
• Hickory Ridge
• Jordan Grove
• Main Street Greenfield's Farmers Market
• Mapenol
• Meadow Brook
• Meadow Point
• Mountain Place

• Park Haven
• Ponderosa Valley
• Quail Meadows
• Quail Park
• Quail Park Vista
• Reed's Crossing
• Rockingham Ridge
• Scenic Valley
• Southwoods
• The Knolls
• The Oaks
• The Village of Oakbrook
• Turnberry
• Urbandale Community Action Network
• Valley Junction
• Vista Park
• Western Hills
• Westridge Estates
• Wistful Vista
• Wrenwood

• Demographics

• Total Population: 1,489
• White Population: 1,469
• Black Population: 9
• Hispanic Population: 28
• Asian Population: 2
• Hawaiian Population: 3
• Indian Population: 5
• Male Population: 769
• Female Population: 720
• Median Age: 40
• Median Age of Males: 41
• Median Age of Females: 40

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: West North Central
• State: Iowa
• CSA Name: Des Moines-Newton-Pella, IA
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Des Moines-West Des Moines IA
• County: Dallas
• City: Dexter
• Longitude: -94.2
• Latitude: 41.5
• Elevation: 1,146 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 515

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 714
• Drive alone: 603
• Carpool: 90
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 7


• Average commute time: 30.0 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 26
•    5 - 9: 31
•    10 - 14: 67
•    15 - 19: 86
•    20 - 24: 53
•    25 - 29: 12
•    30 - 34: 122
•    35 - 39: 74
•    40 - 44: 63
•    45 - 59: 152
•    60 - 89: 25
•    90 plus: 3

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $122,100
• Average Annual Household Income: $60,500
• Businesses: 24
• Employees: 89
• Annual Payroll: $2,956,000
• Average Family Income: $51,918
• Median Family Income: $42,118
• Average Income for Men: $31,095
• Average Income for Women: $19,924

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 04, 05
• Congressional District Land Area: 15760.0, 18347.0
• Sr Senator: Chuck Grassley (R)
• Jr Senator: Tom Harkin (D)
• US House Representative: Steve King (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 049
• State FIPS Code: 19

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Primary Schools

Dexter Elementary School

803 Washington Street

Dexter, IA 50070

(515) 789-4480