Pella, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50219
Marion County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,939
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,807
- Median income Above-median income area
- $301,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pella pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50219 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 50219 (Pella, IA) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.2 in 2023 to 222.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50219 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pella, Marion County, Iowa, home to 13,939 residents across 303.7 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50219 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,807 (13% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,962. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 0.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $301,400 (72% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 69.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,026.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 50219 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 50219
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pella, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50219.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 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 50219, Pella, 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
13,939
Population
303.7
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50219?
36.3
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
2.7%
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?
$86,807
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$41,962
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
15.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50219 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Pella, 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)
$86,807 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
5,640housing units
5,640
Total Housing Units
5,289
Occupied Units
351
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$301,400
Median Home Value
+72% vs state ZIP avg
$1,026
Median Rent
1977
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50219 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 157 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 172 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 194 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 211 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 222 |
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 520 business establishments in ZIP 50219, employing approximately 13,326 people with a combined annual payroll of $988,857,000.
520
Businesses
13,326
Employees
$988.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 78 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 68 | 13.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.9% |
| Information | 9 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.4% |
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 50219 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50219
Pella (50219)
13,939 residents
- 50251 1,270
Sully (50251)
1,270 residents
- 50143 600
Leighton (50143)
600 residents
- 50232 537
Reasnor (50232)
537 residents
- 50119 498
Harvey (50119)
498 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50219 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50219 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50251
Sully (50251)
$91,061 median income
- 50232
Reasnor (50232)
$87,667 median income
- 50219
Pella (50219)
$86,807 median income
- 50143
Leighton (50143)
$86,023 median income
- 50119
Harvey (50119)
$59,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50219 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 50219, 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 (13,939 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 50219 in?
ZIP code 50219 (Pella) 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 50219?
ZIP code 50219 in Pella, IA has a population of 13,939 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50219?
The median household income in ZIP 50219 is $86,807, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50219?
The median home value in ZIP 50219 is $301,400, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50219?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50219 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50219?
ZIP code 50219 has 520 business establishments employing approximately 13,326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50219?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50219 are: Retail trade (78), Construction (68), Health care and social assistance (63). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50219?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50219 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 50219?
In ZIP code 50219, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 50219?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50219 is 15.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50219?
In ZIP code 50219, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50219?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50219 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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