Stanley, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50671

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

269
5/sq mi
$57,212
Median income
$107,800
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stanley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50671 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50671 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.2 square miles in Stanley, Buchanan County, Iowa. The area is home to 269 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 50671 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50671 sits at $57,212 (25% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $36,185. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 10.9%. On housing, the median home value is $107,800 (39% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 54.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50671 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Buchanan County, so you can benchmark 50671 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 50671, Stanley, 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

269

Population

57.2

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50671?

41.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$57,212

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$36,185

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50671 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,212 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

97

Total Housing Units

92

Occupied Units

5

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.3%
Renter 45.7%

$107,800

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 50671 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 50671 ranks #7 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 50671 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 50671 ranks #5 of 7 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
50607 Aurora, IA 481 3.9 mi
50641 Hazleton, IA 2,017 7.1 mi
50662 Oelwein, IA 7,238 7.3 mi
50650 Lamont, IA 737 7.8 mi
50606 Arlington, IA 885 8.9 mi
50655 Maynard, IA 873 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50671 in?
ZIP code 50671 (Stanley) is located in Buchanan County, Iowa. Buchanan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/buchanan-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50671?
ZIP code 50671 in Stanley, IA has a population of 269 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50671?
The median household income in ZIP 50671 is $57,212, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50671?
The median home value in ZIP 50671 is $107,800, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50671?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50671 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50671?
In ZIP code 50671, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 50671?
In ZIP code 50671, approximately 54.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50671?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50671 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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