State Center, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50247
Marshall County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,515
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $91,875
- Median income Above-median income area
- $181,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
State Center pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50247 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 50247 (State Center, IA) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.2 in 2023 to 228.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50247 covers 215.0 square miles in State Center, Marshall County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,515 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50247 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,875 (20% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,732. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.4% and unemployment is 1.4%. Median home value is $181,300 (3% above the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $795; 84.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marshall County, so 50247 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 50247
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in State Center, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50247.
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 50247, State Center, 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
2,515
Population
215.0
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50247?
45.3
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
0.3%
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?
$91,875
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$44,732
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50247 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
State Center, 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)
$91,875 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
938housing units
938
Total Housing Units
845
Occupied Units
93
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$181,300
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$795
Median Rent
1961
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 50247 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.5% | 171 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 181 |
| 2022 | +8.4% | 197 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 211 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 228 |
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 38 business establishments in ZIP 50247, employing approximately 243 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,222,000.
38
Businesses
243
Employees
$11.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.9% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.9% |
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 50247 vs 50056 →
ZIP 50247 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50247
State Center (50247)
2,515 residents
- 50056
Colo (50056)
1,372 residents
- 50162
Melbourne (50162)
1,233 residents
- 50055 913
Collins (50055)
913 residents
- 50278 842
Zearing (50278)
842 residents
- 50005 730
Albion (50005)
730 residents
- 50234 613
Rhodes (50234)
613 residents
- 50051 283
Clemons (50051)
283 residents
- 50239 210
Saint Anthony (50239)
210 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50247 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50247 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50239
Saint Anthony (50239)
$151,250 median income
- 50247
State Center (50247)
$91,875 median income
- 50055
Collins (50055)
$85,278 median income
- 50234
Rhodes (50234)
$78,750 median income
- 50005
Albion (50005)
$76,696 median income
- 50278
Zearing (50278)
$74,306 median income
- 50056
Colo (50056)
$73,333 median income
- 50162
Melbourne (50162)
$71,417 median income
- 50051 $60,000
Clemons (50051)
$60,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50247 ranks #2 of 9 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 50247, 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 (2,515 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 50247 in?
ZIP code 50247 (State Center) is located in Marshall County, Iowa. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50247?
ZIP code 50247 in State Center, IA has a population of 2,515 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50247?
The median household income in ZIP 50247 is $91,875, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50247?
The median home value in ZIP 50247 is $181,300, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50247?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50247 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50247?
ZIP code 50247 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50247?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50247 are: Finance and insurance (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50247?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50247 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 50247?
In ZIP code 50247, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.4% 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 50247?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50247 is 33.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50247?
In ZIP code 50247, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50247?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50247 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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