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Belmond, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50421

Wright County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,032
13/sq mi
$64,438
Median income
$135,900
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Belmond pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50421 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50421 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 233.2 square miles in Belmond, Wright County, Iowa. The area is home to 3,032 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 50421 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50421 sits at $64,438 (16% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $37,538. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $135,900 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $818 per month, and 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50421 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wright County, so you can benchmark 50421 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 50421

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50421.

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 50421, Belmond, 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

3,032

Population

233.2

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50421?

42.3

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 78.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%

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?

$64,438

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$37,538

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50421 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$64,438 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,395

Total Housing Units

1,287

Occupied Units

108

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.8%
Renter 17.2%

$135,900

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$818

Median Rent

1968

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

-17.8%

YoY Change (2024)

165

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+65%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50421 have decreased 17.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.5% 134
2021 +7.4% 144
2022 +8.1% 156
2023 +29.1% 201
2024 -17.8% 165

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 96 business establishments in ZIP 50421, employing approximately 814 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,284,000.

96

Businesses

814

Employees

$42.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 13 13.5%
Retail trade 12 12.5%
Finance and insurance 8 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 8 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 7 7.3%
Construction 6 6.3%
Manufacturing 6 6.3%
Information 5 5.2%
Wholesale trade 3 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 50421 vs 50439 →

ZIP 50421 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50421 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50421 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 50421 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
50439 Goodell, IA 289 7.1 mi
50470 Rowan, IA 275 7.4 mi
50457 Meservey, IA 441 8.2 mi
50525 Clarion, IA 3,583 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wright County

50533 standard
Eagle Grove, IA
Pop: 4,130
50525 standard
Clarion, IA
Pop: 3,583
50071 standard
Dows, IA
Pop: 1,007
50542 standard
Goldfield, IA
Pop: 933
50599 standard
Woolstock, IA
Pop: 380
50470 standard
Rowan, IA
Pop: 275

Related Areas

Wright County Belmond, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50421 in? ▼
ZIP code 50421 (Belmond) is located in Wright County, Iowa. Wright County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wright-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50421? ▼
ZIP code 50421 in Belmond, IA has a population of 3,032 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50421? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50421 is $64,438, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50421? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50421 is $135,900, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50421? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50421 is White at 78.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50421? ▼
ZIP code 50421 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 814 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50421? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50421 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (12), Finance and insurance (8). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50421? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50421 decreased by 17.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. 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 50421? ▼
In ZIP code 50421, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 50421? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50421 is 23.7 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 50421? ▼
In ZIP code 50421, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50421? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50421 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Belmond, IA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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