Carpenter, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50426

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

56
932/sq mi
$74,107
Median income
$63,900
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carpenter pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
932
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50426 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50426 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.1 square miles in Carpenter, Mitchell County, Iowa. The area is home to 56 residents, producing a population density of 932 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 50426 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50426 sits at $74,107 (3% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $51,567. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $63,900 (64% below the state average) with median rent at $767 per month, and 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50426 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mitchell County, so you can benchmark 50426 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 →

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 50426, Carpenter, 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

56

Population

0.1

Area (sq mi)

932

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50426?

51.9

Median Age

65.4%

Male

34.6%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 81.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%

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?

$74,107

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$51,567

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50426 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,107 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

58

Total Housing Units

53

Occupied Units

5

Vacant Units

1.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$63,900

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$767

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 50426, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $230,000.

3

Businesses

14

Employees

$230K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 50426 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 50426 ranks #4 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 50426 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 50426 ranks #3 of 4 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
50472 Saint Ansgar, IA 2,394 3.6 mi
50440 Grafton, IA 422 6.4 mi
55953 Lyle, MN 894 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50426 in?
ZIP code 50426 (Carpenter) is located in Mitchell County, Iowa. Mitchell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mitchell-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50426?
ZIP code 50426 in Carpenter, IA has a population of 56 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50426?
The median household income in ZIP 50426 is $74,107, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50426?
The median home value in ZIP 50426 is $63,900, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50426?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50426 is White at 81.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50426?
ZIP code 50426 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50426?
In ZIP code 50426, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 50426?
In ZIP code 50426, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50426?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50426 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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