50047 ZIP Code, Carlisle, IA
50047 is a ZIP code in Carlisle, Iowa — mostly in Warren County (76% of its land), with smaller parts in Polk County. It covers 67 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50118, 50320 and 50237. 6,690 people live here in 2,312 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $106,389, above the Iowa median of $75,059; 48% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Carlisle, IA
- County: Warren County
- Land area: 67 sq mi
- Population: 6,690
- Median household income: $106,389
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,690 |
| Households | 2,312 |
| Median household income | $106,389 |
| Income per person | $39,499 |
| Median age | 33.4 |
| Homeowners | 82.3% |
| Median home value | $250,100 |
| Median rent | $1,227 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 47.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% |
| Broadband internet | 91.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.0% |
| $10–15K | 1.7% |
| $15–25K | 0.9% |
| $25–35K | 4.2% |
| $35–50K | 8.5% |
| $50–75K | 15.4% |
| $75–100K | 11.9% |
| $100–150K | 28.5% |
| $150–200K | 21.7% |
| $200K+ | 5.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 19.8% |
| 10–19 | 15.4% |
| 20–24 | 5.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–44 | 14.4% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 9.8% |
| 65–74 | 6.8% |
| 75+ | 5.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 58.5% |
| Owned outright | 20.0% |
| Rented | 16.1% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.9% |
| Townhome | 4.1% |
| 2–4 units | 1.0% |
| 5–19 units | 4.4% |
| 20+ units | 1.3% |
| Mobile / other | 3.3% |
Businesses in 50047
112 business establishments with 985 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 27
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 14
- Retail Trade: 11
- Accommodation and Food Services: 11
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 10
- Finance and Insurance: 9
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 7
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50118 — Hartford city, IA (4.7 mi)
- 50320 — Des Moines city, IA (6.7 mi)
- 50237 — Runnells city, IA (7 mi)
- 50252 — Swan city, IA (7.7 mi)
- 50327 — Pleasant Hill city, IA (7.8 mi)
- 50001 — Ackworth city, IA (8.5 mi)
- 50315 — Des Moines city, IA (9.2 mi)
- 50319 — Des Moines city, IA (10.7 mi)
Areas that include 50047
- Carlisle, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hartford, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Polk County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Warren County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 11: highest median household income in Warren County
- No. 1 of 11: highest share of households with children in Warren County
- No. 5 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Warren County
- No. 1 of 11: lowest median age in Warren County
- No. 5 of 10: fastest population growth in Warren County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50047, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50047 in?
- 50047 is a Carlisle, IA mailing address. By land area, 8% lies inside Carlisle and 3% lies inside Des Moines; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50047 in?
- 50047 is mostly in Warren County (76% of its land), with smaller parts in Polk County.
- What is the population of 50047?
- About 6,690 people (±558), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,021.
- What is the median household income in 50047?
- $106,389 (±$8,577), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 50047?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50047 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50047?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50118 (4.7 mi, Hartford), 50320 (6.7 mi, Des Moines), 50237 (7 mi, Runnells), 50252 (7.7 mi, Swan), 50327 (7.8 mi, Pleasant Hill) and 50001 (8.5 mi, Ackworth).
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