Armstrong, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50514
Emmet County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,452
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $73,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $137,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Armstrong pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50514 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50514 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Armstrong, Emmet County, Iowa, home to just 1,452 residents across 284.7 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50514 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,000 (5% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,607. The poverty rate is 4.5%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $137,100 (22% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $612; owner occupancy is 81.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Emmet County, so 50514 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 50514
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Armstrong, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50514.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 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 50514, Armstrong, 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
1,452
Population
284.7
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50514?
55.0
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.7%
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?
$73,000
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$37,607
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 50514 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Armstrong, 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)
$73,000 47th percentile higher than 47% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
608housing units
608
Total Housing Units
538
Occupied Units
70
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,100
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$612
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 50514, employing approximately 652 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,570,000.
45
Businesses
652
Employees
$35.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Information | 3 | 6.7% |
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 50514 vs 50531 →
ZIP 50514 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50514
Armstrong (50514)
1,452 residents
- 56121
Ceylon (56121)
659 residents
- 50578
Ringsted (50578)
646 residents
- 50531 242
Dolliver (50531)
242 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50514 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50514 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50531
Dolliver (50531)
$93,036 median income
- 50514
Armstrong (50514)
$73,000 median income
- 50578
Ringsted (50578)
$71,645 median income
- 56121
Ceylon (56121)
$49,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50514 ranks #2 of 4 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 50514, 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 (1,452 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 50514 in?
ZIP code 50514 (Armstrong) is located in Emmet County, Iowa. Emmet County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/emmet-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50514?
ZIP code 50514 in Armstrong, IA has a population of 1,452 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50514?
The median household income in ZIP 50514 is $73,000, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50514?
The median home value in ZIP 50514 is $137,100, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50514?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50514 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50514?
ZIP code 50514 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 652 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50514?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50514 are: Construction (7), Health care and social assistance (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50514?
In ZIP code 50514, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 50514?
In ZIP code 50514, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50514?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50514 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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