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Osceola, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50213

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

6,812
13/sq mi
$73,026
Median income
$165,500
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50213 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50213 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, home to 6,812 residents across 540.6 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 50213 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,026 (5% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $38,603. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. Housing costs here run $165,500 for a typical home value (6% below the state average), with rent averaging $939 a month; 68.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 50213, plus 2 more within Clarke County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 50213

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Osceola, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50213.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50213, Osceola, 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

6,812

Population

540.6

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50213?

38.1

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 77.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%

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?

$73,026

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$38,603

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50213 ranks nationally

Osceola, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,026 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,651

Total Housing Units

3,249

Occupied Units

402

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.2%

$165,500

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$939

Median Rent

1975

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

+13.4%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50213 have increased 13.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 143
2021 +9.9% 157
2022 +8.6% 170
2023 +16.4% 198
2024 +13.4% 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 170 business establishments in ZIP 50213, employing approximately 3,471 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,341,000.

170

Businesses

3,471

Employees

$166.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 27 15.9%
Retail trade 24 14.1%
Accommodation and food services 21 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 19 11.2%
Finance and insurance 13 7.7%
Construction 12 7.1%
Manufacturing 10 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.7%
Wholesale trade 7 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

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 50213 vs 50264 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
50264 Weldon, IA 466 9.6 mi

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Pop: 1,429
50275 standard
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Pop: 532

Related Areas

Clarke County Osceola, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50213 in? ▼
ZIP code 50213 (Osceola) is located in Clarke County, Iowa. Clarke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clarke-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50213? ▼
ZIP code 50213 in Osceola, IA has a population of 6,812 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50213? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50213 is $73,026, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50213? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50213 is $165,500, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50213? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50213 is White at 77.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50213? ▼
ZIP code 50213 has 170 business establishments employing approximately 3,471 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50213? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50213 are: Health care and social assistance (27), Retail trade (24), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50213? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50213 increased by 13.4% 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 50213? ▼
In ZIP code 50213, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50213? ▼
In ZIP code 50213, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50213? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50213 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.