ZIP Code 50073 is located in Elkhart Iowa. Portions of 50073 are also in Ankeny and Elkhart Township and Douglas Township (Polk County) and Washington Township (Polk County). 50073 is entirely within Polk County. Regionally, it is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
| ZIP Code Name | Elkhart |
| Primary County | Polk County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 959 |
| Area Code(s) | 515 |
| Current Time | CDT |
50073 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50073 is White. The current unemployment level in 50073 is 3.0%.
| Population | 959 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 34 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 366 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $83,984 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $81,020 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2024) | 3.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 97.31% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,050 | 97.31% |
| Black | 10 | 0.93% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 68 | 11.39% |
| Bachelor Degree | 75 | 12.56% |
| High School Diploma | 157 | 26.3% |
| No High School Diploma | 1 | 0.17% |
| GED or Alternate | 18 | 3.02% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 103 | 17.25% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 20.94% |
| Masters Degree | 44 | 7.37% |
| Professional Degree | 6 | 1.01% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 41.79359818,-93.52432251 |
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| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 28 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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