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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
$70,367
Median income
$140,700
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
23th 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.

ZIP code 50158 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 547.5 square miles in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa. The area is home to 31,591 residents, producing a population density of 58 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 50158 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50158 sits at $70,367 (8% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $31,708. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $140,700 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $892 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50158 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marshall County, so you can benchmark 50158 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 50158

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50158.

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 50158, Marshalltown, 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

31,591

Population

547.5

Area (sq mi)

58

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50158?

37.2

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

17.8%

Foreign-Born

White 64.5%
African American 2.6%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%

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

$31,708

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

17.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50158 ranks nationally

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

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

What does housing look like?

12,831

Total Housing Units

11,788

Occupied Units

1,043

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$140,700

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$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

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ZIP 50158 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 50158 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 50158 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 50158 ranks #5 of 6 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
50078 Ferguson, IA 126 8.0 mi
50142 Le Grand, IA 931 7.1 mi
50120 Haverhill, IA 323 9.1 mi
50005 Albion, IA 730 8.4 mi
50148 Liscomb, IA 432 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

50247 standard
State Center, IA
Pop: 2,515
50162 standard
Melbourne, IA
Pop: 1,233
50142 standard
Le Grand, IA
Pop: 931
50005 standard
Albion, IA
Pop: 730
50234 standard
Rhodes, IA
Pop: 613
50141 standard
Laurel, IA
Pop: 569

Related Areas

Marshall County Marshalltown, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Marshalltown, 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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