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Shell Rock, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50670

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

2,024
14/sq mi
$84,679
Median income
$171,500
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50670 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50670 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 147.7 square miles in Shell Rock, Butler County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,024 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 50670 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50670 sits at $84,679 (11% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $39,355. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $171,500 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $931 per month, and 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50670 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 50670 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 50670

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50670.

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 50670, Shell Rock, 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

2,024

Population

147.7

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50670?

41.0

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$84,679

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$39,355

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50670 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,679 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

What does housing look like?

873

Total Housing Units

803

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$171,500

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$931

Median Rent

1962

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

+2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50670 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +11.5% 175
2019 +5.2% 184
2020 +2.5% 189
2021 +2.7% 194
2024 — 234

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 35 business establishments in ZIP 50670, employing approximately 1,040 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,253,000.

35

Businesses

1,040

Employees

$63.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 7 20.0%
Construction 5 14.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 11.4%
Retail trade 3 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.6%

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 50670 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 50670 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 50670 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 50670 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
50660 New Hartford, IA 1,333 7.2 mi
50619 Clarksville, IA 2,410 8.2 mi
50647 Janesville, IA 1,894 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Butler County

50665 standard
Parkersburg, IA
Pop: 2,841
50619 standard
Clarksville, IA
Pop: 2,410
50636 standard
Greene, IA
Pop: 1,982
50604 standard
Aplington, IA
Pop: 1,850
50602 standard
Allison, IA
Pop: 1,603
50660 standard
New Hartford, IA
Pop: 1,333

Related Areas

Butler County Shell Rock, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50670 in? ▼
ZIP code 50670 (Shell Rock) is located in Butler County, Iowa. Butler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/butler-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50670? ▼
ZIP code 50670 in Shell Rock, IA has a population of 2,024 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50670? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50670 is $84,679, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50670? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50670 is $171,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50670? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50670 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50670? ▼
ZIP code 50670 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 1,040 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50670? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50670 are: Manufacturing (7), Construction (5), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50670? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50670 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 50670? ▼
In ZIP code 50670, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 50670? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50670 is 23.2 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 50670? ▼
In ZIP code 50670, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50670? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50670 is 4.9% 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 Shell Rock, 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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