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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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 540.6 square miles in Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa. The area is home to 6,812 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 50213 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50213 sits at $73,026 (5% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $38,603. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $165,500 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $939 per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50213 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Clarke County, so you can benchmark 50213 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 50213

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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

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

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Related Areas

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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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Official Data Resources for Osceola, 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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