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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
$106,389
Median income
$250,100
Median home value
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 50047 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 150.7 square miles in Carlisle, Warren County, Iowa. The area is home to 5,559 residents, producing a population density of 37 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 50047 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50047 sits at $106,389 (39% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $39,499. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $250,100 (42% above the state average) with median rent at $1,227 per month, and 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50047 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 50047 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 50047

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50047.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 50047?

33.4

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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

$39,499

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50047 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$106,389 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,449

Total Housing Units

2,312

Occupied Units

137

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$250,100

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$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

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ZIP 50047 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50047 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50047 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Warren County

50125 standard
Indianola, IA
Pop: 19,556
50211 standard
Norwalk, IA
Pop: 11,192
50061 standard
Cumming, IA
Pop: 1,701
50210 standard
New Virginia, IA
Pop: 1,691
50166 standard
Milo, IA
Pop: 1,582
50139 standard
Lacona, IA
Pop: 1,288

Related Areas

Warren County Carlisle, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Carlisle, IA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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