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 Low-density area
- $64,438
- Median income Near-median income area
- $135,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 29.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 50421 (Belmond, IA) fell -17.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.7 in 2023 to 165.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 50421 covers 233.2 square miles in Belmond, Wright County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,032 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50421 reports a modest median household income of $64,438 (16% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,538. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $135,900 (23% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $818; owner occupancy is 82.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wright County, so 50421 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 50421
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belmond, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50421.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 50421, Belmond, 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
3,032
Population
233.2
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50421?
42.3
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
10.1%
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?
$64,438
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$37,538
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50421 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Belmond, 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)
$64,438 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
1,395housing units
1,395
Total Housing Units
1,287
Occupied Units
108
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,900
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 50525
Clarion (50525)
3,583 residents
- 50421
Belmond (50421)
3,032 residents
- 50457 441
Meservey (50457)
441 residents
- 50439 289
Goodell (50439)
289 residents
- 50470 275
Rowan (50470)
275 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50421 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50421 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50439
Goodell (50439)
$94,167 median income
- 50470
Rowan (50470)
$72,542 median income
- 50525
Clarion (50525)
$67,250 median income
- 50421
Belmond (50421)
$64,438 median income
- 50457
Meservey (50457)
$47,250 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50421, 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 (3,032 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 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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