ZIP code 50040
Where is ZIP code 50040?
Boxholm, Iowa
Boone County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 50040 belongs to Boxholm, Iowa in Boone County. 50040 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Boxholm post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 515. About 168 people live in the 50040 area, where the median household income is $49,375. The closest ZIP codes are 50223 (Pilot Mound, 4.9 mi east), 50530 (Dayton, 6.5 mi north) and 50544 (Harcourt, 7.4 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 50040 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Boxholm |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Boone County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 515 |
| Coordinates | 42.1706, -94.1052 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 500 |
Population and income in 50040
| Population | 168 · lower than 90% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 112 · higher than 80% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.5 years · lower than 84% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $49,375 · lower than 95% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,832 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 5.2% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $86,500 · lower than 92% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $556 a month |
| Housing units | 87 |
| Households | 71 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50040. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50040
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50223 | Pilot Mound, IA | 4.9 mi E | Standard |
| 50530 | Dayton, IA | 6.5 mi N | Standard |
| 50544 | Harcourt, IA | 7.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 50064 | Dana, IA | 8.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 50217 | Paton, IA | 8.6 mi W | Standard |
| 50031 | Beaver, IA | 9.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 50212 | Ogden, IA | 10.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 50107 | Grand Junction, IA | 11.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 50521 | Burnside, IA | 11.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 50543 | Gowrie, IA | 12.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 50249 | Stratford, IA | 13 mi NE | Standard |
| 50557 | Lehigh, IA | 13.1 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50040 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50040
PO BOX 123
BOXHOLM IA 50040
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50040-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50040?
- 50040 is a Boxholm, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 50040 in?
- ZIP code 50040 is in Boone County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50040 in?
- 50040 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50040?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50040 use area code 515.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50040?
- About 168 people live in ZIP code 50040, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50040?
- The median household income in 50040 is $49,375 a year, lower than 95% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- Can I use 50040 for a street address?
- No. 50040 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Boxholm use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50040?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50040 are 50223 (Pilot Mound, 4.9 miles), 50530 (Dayton, 6.5 miles), 50544 (Harcourt, 7.4 miles) and 50064 (Dana, 8.2 miles).