Marshalltown, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50158
Marshall County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,591
- 58/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,367
- Median income Near-median income area
- $140,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marshalltown pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 58
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50158 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 50158 (Marshalltown, IA) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.2 in 2023 to 196.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50158 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, with 31,591 residents across 547.5 square miles, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50158 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,367 (8% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,708. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,700 (20% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $892; owner occupancy is 71.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marshall County, so 50158 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 50158
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marshalltown, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50158.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
100 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
83 establishments
- Construction
Construction
73 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 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 50158, Marshalltown, 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
31,591
Population
547.5
Area (sq mi)
58
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50158?
37.2
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
17.8%
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?
$70,367
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$31,708
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
17.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50158 ranks nationally
Marshalltown, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$70,367 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US 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
12,831housing units
12,831
Total Housing Units
11,788
Occupied Units
1,043
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,700
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$892
Median Rent
1958
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50158 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 138 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 152 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 166 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 183 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 197 |
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 661 business establishments in ZIP 50158, employing approximately 12,582 people with a combined annual payroll of $651,748,000.
661
Businesses
12,582
Employees
$651.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 100 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 95 | 14.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 83 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 73 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 3.2% |
| Information | 13 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.6% |
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 50158 vs 50078 →
ZIP 50158 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50158
Marshalltown (50158)
31,591 residents
- 50142 931
Le Grand (50142)
931 residents
- 50005 730
Albion (50005)
730 residents
- 50148 432
Liscomb (50148)
432 residents
- 50120 323
Haverhill (50120)
323 residents
- 50078 126
Ferguson (50078)
126 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50158 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50158 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50120
Haverhill (50120)
$142,662 median income
- 50148
Liscomb (50148)
$84,083 median income
- 50005
Albion (50005)
$76,696 median income
- 50142
Le Grand (50142)
$76,250 median income
- 50158
Marshalltown (50158)
$70,367 median income
- 50078 $52,500
Ferguson (50078)
$52,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50158 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50158, 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 (31,591 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 50158 in?
ZIP code 50158 (Marshalltown) is located in Marshall County, Iowa. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50158?
ZIP code 50158 in Marshalltown, IA has a population of 31,591 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50158?
The median household income in ZIP 50158 is $70,367, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50158?
The median home value in ZIP 50158 is $140,700, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50158?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50158 is White at 64.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50158?
ZIP code 50158 has 661 business establishments employing approximately 12,582 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50158?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50158 are: Health care and social assistance (100), Retail trade (95), Other services (except public administration) (83). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50158?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50158 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 50158?
In ZIP code 50158, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% 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 50158?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50158 is 17.2 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 50158?
In ZIP code 50158, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50158?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50158 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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