Panora, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50216
Guthrie County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,824
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,635
- Median income Near-median income area
- $228,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Panora pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50216 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50216 covers 140.5 square miles in Panora, Guthrie County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,824 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50216 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,635 (4% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,780. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $228,600 (30% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 86.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,102.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Guthrie County, so 50216 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 50216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Panora, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50216.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 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 50216, Panora, 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
2,824
Population
140.5
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50216?
50.8
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
1.3%
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?
$79,635
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$50,780
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 50216 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Panora, 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)
$79,635 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
1,822housing units
1,822
Total Housing Units
1,151
Occupied Units
671
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,600
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,102
Median Rent
1983
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
+9.9%
YoY Change (2023)
280
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+180%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50216 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.8% | 198 |
| 2020 | -4.3% | 189 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 210 |
| 2022 | +21.1% | 255 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 280 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 96 business establishments in ZIP 50216, employing approximately 519 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,213,000.
96
Businesses
519
Employees
$23.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 17.7% |
| Construction | 16 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 11.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 6.3% |
| Information | 3 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.1% |
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 50216 vs 50277 →
ZIP 50216 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50216
Panora (50216)
2,824 residents
- 50233
Redfield (50233)
1,388 residents
- 50277 483
Yale (50277)
483 residents
- 50146 438
Linden (50146)
438 residents
- 50066 262
Dawson (50066)
262 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50216 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50216 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50146
Linden (50146)
$109,261 median income
- 50277
Yale (50277)
$90,625 median income
- 50216
Panora (50216)
$79,635 median income
- 50233
Redfield (50233)
$78,984 median income
- 50066
Dawson (50066)
$66,406 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50216 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50216, 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 (2,824 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 50216 in?
ZIP code 50216 (Panora) is located in Guthrie County, Iowa. Guthrie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/guthrie-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50216?
ZIP code 50216 in Panora, IA has a population of 2,824 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50216?
The median household income in ZIP 50216 is $79,635, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50216?
The median home value in ZIP 50216 is $228,600, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50216?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50216 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50216?
ZIP code 50216 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 519 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50216?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50216 are: Other services (except public administration) (17), Construction (16), Retail trade (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50216?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50216 increased by 9.9% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 50216?
In ZIP code 50216, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 50216?
In ZIP code 50216, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50216?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50216 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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