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 Low-density area
- $73,026
- Median income Near-median income area
- $165,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Osceola pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 50213 (Osceola, IA) rose +13.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.1 in 2023 to 224.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,603. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $165,500 (6% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $939; 68.8% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Clarke County, so 50213 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 50213
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Osceola, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50213.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
13 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 50213?
38.1
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
7.5%
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?
$73,026
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$38,603
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 50213 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Osceola, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,026 48th percentile higher than 48% of 911 Iowa 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
3,651housing units
3,651
Total Housing Units
3,249
Occupied Units
402
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,500
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50213, 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 (6,812 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 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.
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