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Osage, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50461

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

5,613
13/sq mi
$68,886
Median income
$180,400
Median home value
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Osage pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50461 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50461 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 445.5 square miles in Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa. The area is home to 5,613 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 50461 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50461 sits at $68,886 (10% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $42,287. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $180,400 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $722 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50461 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mitchell County, so you can benchmark 50461 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 50461

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50461.

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 50461, Osage, 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

5,613

Population

445.5

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50461?

42.7

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$68,886

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$42,287

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

16.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50461 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,886 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,589

Total Housing Units

2,378

Occupied Units

211

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$180,400

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$722

Median Rent

1959

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50461 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.9% 163
2021 +13.2% 185
2022 +8.5% 200
2023 +6.8% 214
2024 +8.8% 233

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 168 business establishments in ZIP 50461, employing approximately 2,094 people with a combined annual payroll of $104,358,000.

168

Businesses

2,094

Employees

$104.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 27 16.1%
Other services (except public administration) 24 14.3%
Construction 22 13.1%
Transportation and warehousing 14 8.3%
Manufacturing 13 7.7%
Finance and insurance 13 7.7%
Wholesale trade 12 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 11 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 9 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 3.0%
Educational services 4 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.8%

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 50461 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 50461 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 50461 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 50461 ranks #5 of 6 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
50454 Little Cedar, IA 127 7.0 mi
50471 Rudd, IA 689 9.6 mi
50435 Floyd, IA 721 10.1 mi
50460 Orchard, IA 364 8.2 mi
50472 Saint Ansgar, IA 2,394 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mitchell County

50472 standard
Saint Ansgar, IA
Pop: 2,394
50466 standard
Riceville, IA
Pop: 1,828
50476 standard
Stacyville, IA
Pop: 804
50455 standard
Mc Intire, IA
Pop: 450
50460 standard
Orchard, IA
Pop: 364
50454 standard
Little Cedar, IA
Pop: 127

Related Areas

Mitchell County Osage, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50461 in? ▼
ZIP code 50461 (Osage) 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 50461? ▼
ZIP code 50461 in Osage, IA has a population of 5,613 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50461? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50461 is $68,886, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50461? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50461 is $180,400, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50461? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50461 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50461? ▼
ZIP code 50461 has 168 business establishments employing approximately 2,094 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50461? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50461 are: Retail trade (27), Other services (except public administration) (24), Construction (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50461? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50461 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 50461? ▼
In ZIP code 50461, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 50461? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50461 is 16.8 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 50461? ▼
In ZIP code 50461, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50461? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50461 is 9.8% 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 Osage, 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.