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Conrad, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50621

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

1,530
9/sq mi
$88,077
Median income
$214,700
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50621 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50621 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 164.5 square miles in Conrad, Grundy County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,530 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 50621 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50621 sits at $88,077 (15% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $45,311. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $214,700 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $840 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50621 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 47.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Grundy County, so you can benchmark 50621 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 50621

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50621.

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 50621, Conrad, 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

1,530

Population

164.5

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50621?

47.8

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$88,077

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$45,311

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50621 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,077 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

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

What does housing look like?

743

Total Housing Units

656

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$214,700

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$840

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

-3.0%

YoY Change (2023)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50621 have decreased 3.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -10.4% 149
2019 -10.2% 134
2020 +11.3% 149
2021 -3.0% 144
2023 — 175

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 50621, employing approximately 609 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,016,000.

48

Businesses

609

Employees

$34.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 16.7%
Retail trade 7 14.6%
Wholesale trade 6 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 6 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.3%
Manufacturing 3 6.3%
Finance and insurance 3 6.3%

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 50621 vs 50609 →

ZIP 50621 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 50621 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 50621 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 50621 ranks #2 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
50609 Beaman, IA 446 5.9 mi
50148 Liscomb, IA 432 6.1 mi
50005 Albion, IA 730 10.0 mi
50638 Grundy Center, IA 3,313 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grundy County

50638 standard
Grundy Center, IA
Pop: 3,313
50669 standard
Reinbeck, IA
Pop: 2,436
50624 standard
Dike, IA
Pop: 1,743
50680 standard
Wellsburg, IA
Pop: 1,095
50642 standard
Holland, IA
Pop: 581
50609 standard
Beaman, IA
Pop: 446

Related Areas

Grundy County Conrad, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50621 in? ▼
ZIP code 50621 (Conrad) is located in Grundy County, Iowa. Grundy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grundy-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50621? ▼
ZIP code 50621 in Conrad, IA has a population of 1,530 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50621? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50621 is $88,077, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50621? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50621 is $214,700, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50621? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50621 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50621? ▼
ZIP code 50621 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 609 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50621? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50621 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Retail trade (7), Wholesale trade (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50621? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50621 decreased by 3.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 50621? ▼
In ZIP code 50621, 61.4% 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 50621? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50621 is 19.6 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 50621? ▼
In ZIP code 50621, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50621? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50621 is 3.9% 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 Conrad, IA

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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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