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Ogden, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50212

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

3,131
9/sq mi
$81,838
Median income
$221,300
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ogden pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50212 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50212 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 351.8 square miles in Ogden, Boone County, Iowa. The area is home to 3,131 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 50212 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50212 sits at $81,838 (7% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $45,198. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $221,300 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $743 per month, and 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50212 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Boone County, so you can benchmark 50212 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 50212

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50212.

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 50212, Ogden, 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

3,131

Population

351.8

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50212?

45.7

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$81,838

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$45,198

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50212 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,838 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,430

Total Housing Units

1,289

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$221,300

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$743

Median Rent

1959

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

+13.8%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50212 have increased 13.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.3% 162
2021 +11.6% 181
2022 +2.6% 186
2023 +8.9% 202
2024 +13.8% 230

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 62 business establishments in ZIP 50212, employing approximately 335 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,229,000.

62

Businesses

335

Employees

$14.2M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 16.1%
Health care and social assistance 10 16.1%
Other services (except public administration) 9 14.5%
Wholesale trade 6 9.7%
Retail trade 6 9.7%
Finance and insurance 6 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.5%

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 50212 vs 50223 →

ZIP 50212 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 50212 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 50212 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 50212 ranks #2 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
50223 Pilot Mound, IA 480 9.3 mi
50235 Rippey, IA 483 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Boone County

50036 standard
Boone, IA
Pop: 16,287
50223 standard
Pilot Mound, IA
Pop: 480

Related Areas

Boone County Ogden, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50212 in? ▼
ZIP code 50212 (Ogden) is located in Boone County, Iowa. Boone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boone-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50212? ▼
ZIP code 50212 in Ogden, IA has a population of 3,131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50212? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50212 is $81,838, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50212? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50212 is $221,300, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50212? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50212 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50212? ▼
ZIP code 50212 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 335 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50212? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50212 are: Construction (10), Health care and social assistance (10), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50212? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50212 increased by 13.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 50212? ▼
In ZIP code 50212, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 50212? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50212 is 25.8 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 50212? ▼
In ZIP code 50212, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50212? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50212 is 6.0% 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 Ogden, IA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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