Otley, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50214
Marion County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 850
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $289,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Otley pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50214 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50214 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Otley, Marion County, Iowa, home to just 850 residents across 100.0 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 50214, but per-capita income is $40,814. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $289,700 (65% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 94.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 50214 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 →
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 50214, Otley, 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
850
Population
100.0
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50214?
51.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
11.4%
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?
$40,814
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
381housing units
381
Total Housing Units
351
Occupied Units
30
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$289,700
Median Home Value
+65% vs state ZIP avg
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
+14.2%
YoY Change (2021)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50214 have increased 14.2% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +8.5% | 163 |
| 2018 | -7.8% | 150 |
| 2019 | +13.3% | 170 |
| 2020 | +2.9% | 175 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 200 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 50214, employing approximately 61 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,997,000.
18
Businesses
61
Employees
$3.0M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 16.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 16.7% |
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 50214 vs 50170 →
ZIP 50214 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50170
Monroe (50170)
2,745 residents
- 50214 850
Otley (50214)
850 residents
- 50232 537
Reasnor (50232)
537 residents
- 50119 498
Harvey (50119)
498 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50214 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 50214 in?
ZIP code 50214 (Otley) is located in Marion County, Iowa. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50214?
ZIP code 50214 in Otley, IA has a population of 850 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50214?
The median home value in ZIP 50214 is $289,700, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50214?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50214 is White at 86.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50214?
ZIP code 50214 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 61 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50214?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50214 increased by 14.2% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 50214?
In ZIP code 50214, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 50214?
In ZIP code 50214, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50214?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50214 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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