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Montezuma, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50171

Poweshiek County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,923
10/sq mi
$65,000
Median income
$216,000
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Montezuma pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50171 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50171 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 281.1 square miles in Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,923 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 50171 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50171 sits at $65,000 (15% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $40,392. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $216,000 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $828 per month, and 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50171 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Poweshiek County, so you can benchmark 50171 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 50171

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50171.

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 50171, Montezuma, 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

2,923

Population

281.1

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50171?

52.0

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$65,000

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$40,392

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50171 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,000 38th percentile higher than 38% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,609

Total Housing Units

1,230

Occupied Units

379

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$216,000

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$828

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

+13.3%

YoY Change (2024)

310

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+210%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50171 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.8% 214
2020 -0.2% 213
2021 +7.3% 229
2022 +13.3% 259
2024 — 310

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 95 business establishments in ZIP 50171, employing approximately 1,056 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,079,000.

95

Businesses

1,056

Employees

$55.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 22 23.2%
Retail trade 14 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 8 8.4%
Manufacturing 7 7.4%
Wholesale trade 6 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.3%
Finance and insurance 5 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.2%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.2%

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 50171 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 50171 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 50171 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 50171 ranks the highest of 3 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
50027 Barnes City, IA 285 8.1 mi
50104 Gibson, IA 128 9.9 mi

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Grinnell, IA
Pop: 11,536
52211 standard
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Pop: 2,624
50157 standard
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Pop: 762
52222 standard
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Pop: 709
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Pop: 439
52221 standard
Guernsey, IA
Pop: 221

Related Areas

Poweshiek County Montezuma, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50171 in? ▼
ZIP code 50171 (Montezuma) is located in Poweshiek County, Iowa. Poweshiek County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/poweshiek-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50171? ▼
ZIP code 50171 in Montezuma, IA has a population of 2,923 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50171? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50171 is $65,000, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50171? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50171 is $216,000, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50171? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50171 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50171? ▼
ZIP code 50171 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 1,056 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50171? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50171 are: Construction (22), Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50171? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50171 increased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 50171? ▼
In ZIP code 50171, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 50171? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50171 is 21.4 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 50171? ▼
In ZIP code 50171, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50171? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50171 is 7.6% 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 Montezuma, 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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