Carlisle, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50047
Warren County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,559
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $106,389
- Median income Above-median income area
- $250,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carlisle pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50047 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 50047 (Carlisle, IA) rose +10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.3 in 2023 to 224.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50047 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carlisle, Warren County, Iowa, home to 5,559 residents across 150.7 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50047 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,389 (39% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,499. The poverty rate is 6.7%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $250,100 (42% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 82.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,227.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Warren County, so 50047 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 50047
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carlisle, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50047.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 10
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50047, Carlisle, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,559
Population
150.7
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50047?
33.4
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
1.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$106,389
Median Household Income
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$39,499
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50047 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Carlisle, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$106,389 Top 8% higher than 92% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,449housing units
2,449
Total Housing Units
2,312
Occupied Units
137
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$250,100
Median Home Value
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$1,227
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50047 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 156 |
| 2021 | +5.4% | 165 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 187 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 203 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 225 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 112 business establishments in ZIP 50047, employing approximately 985 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,172,000.
112
Businesses
985
Employees
$53.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 24.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 50047 vs 50118 →
ZIP 50047 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50317
Des Moines (50317)
36,207 residents
- 50315
Des Moines (50315)
35,853 residents
- 50320
Des Moines (50320)
20,027 residents
- 50125
Indianola (50125)
19,556 residents
- 50327 10,467
Pleasant Hill (50327)
10,467 residents
- 50047 5,559
Carlisle (50047)
5,559 residents
- 50309 5,431
Des Moines (50309)
5,431 residents
- 50237 3,095
Runnells (50237)
3,095 residents
- 50118 1,027
Hartford (50118)
1,027 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50047 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50047 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50001
Ackworth (50001)
$131,875 median income
- 50047
Carlisle (50047)
$106,389 median income
- 50237
Runnells (50237)
$101,806 median income
- 50327
Pleasant Hill (50327)
$98,333 median income
- 50320
Des Moines (50320)
$85,105 median income
- 50125
Indianola (50125)
$84,848 median income
- 50118
Hartford (50118)
$73,750 median income
- 50317
Des Moines (50317)
$65,617 median income
- 50315
Des Moines (50315)
$60,590 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50047 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50118 | Hartford, IA | 1,027 | 5.2 mi |
| 50327 | Pleasant Hill, IA | 10,467 | 7.8 mi |
| 50001 | Ackworth, IA | 680 | 7.7 mi |
| 50320 | Des Moines, IA | 20,027 | 6.5 mi |
| 50237 | Runnells, IA | 3,095 | 7.3 mi |
| 50317 | Des Moines, IA | 36,207 | 10.9 mi |
| 50315 | Des Moines, IA | 35,853 | 9.3 mi |
| 50125 | Indianola, IA | 19,556 | 10.8 mi |
| 50319 | Des Moines, IA | 0 | 10.9 mi |
| 50309 | Des Moines, IA | 5,431 | 11.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50047, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,559 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 50047 in?
ZIP code 50047 (Carlisle) is located in Warren County, Iowa. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50047?
ZIP code 50047 in Carlisle, IA has a population of 5,559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50047?
The median household income in ZIP 50047 is $106,389, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50047?
The median home value in ZIP 50047 is $250,100, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50047?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50047 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50047?
ZIP code 50047 has 112 business establishments employing approximately 985 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50047?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50047 are: Construction (27), Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50047?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50047 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50047?
In ZIP code 50047, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 50047?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50047 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50047?
In ZIP code 50047, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50047?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50047 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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