50247 ZIP Code, State Center, IA
50247 is a ZIP code in State Center, Iowa — mostly in Marshall County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Story County. It covers 85 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50056, 50051 and 50162. 2,004 people live here in 845 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $91,875, above the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 45.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: State Center, IA
- County: Marshall County
- Land area: 85 sq mi
- Population: 2,004
- Median household income: $91,875
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,004 |
| Households | 845 |
| Median household income | $91,875 |
| Income per person | $44,732 |
| Median age | 45.3 |
| Homeowners | 84.1% |
| Median home value | $181,300 |
| Median rent | $795 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 33.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% |
| Broadband internet | 89.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.8% |
| $10–15K | 4.5% |
| $15–25K | 7.7% |
| $25–35K | 10.7% |
| $35–50K | 9.3% |
| $50–75K | 12.4% |
| $75–100K | 8.5% |
| $100–150K | 24.0% |
| $150–200K | 13.0% |
| $200K+ | 9.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.4% |
| 10–19 | 19.3% |
| 20–24 | 5.1% |
| 25–34 | 7.9% |
| 35–44 | 8.7% |
| 45–54 | 18.8% |
| 55–64 | 10.3% |
| 65–74 | 12.0% |
| 75+ | 9.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 53.2% |
| Owned outright | 22.9% |
| Rented | 14.1% |
| Vacant | 9.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 88.9% |
| Townhome | 1.5% |
| 2–4 units | 7.9% |
| 5–19 units | 1.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.5% |
Businesses in 50247
38 business establishments with 243 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Finance and Insurance: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Construction: 4
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Retail Trade: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50056 — Colo city, IA (6.7 mi)
- 50051 — Clemons city, IA (8.2 mi)
- 50162 — Melbourne city, IA (8.2 mi)
- 50239 — St. Anthony city, IA (8.8 mi)
- 50234 — Rhodes city, IA (9 mi)
- 50005 — Albion city, IA (10.4 mi)
- 50055 — Collins city, IA (10.9 mi)
- 50120 — Haverhill city, IA (11.1 mi)
Areas that include 50247
- State Center, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Marshall County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 5: highest median household income in Marshall County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median home value in Marshall County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Marshall County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of households with children in Marshall County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Marshall County
- No. 4 of 5: lowest median age in Marshall County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median age in Marshall County
Mail every home in 50247
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50247, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50247 in?
- 50247 is a State Center, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside State Center; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50247 in?
- 50247 is mostly in Marshall County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Story County.
- What is the population of 50247?
- About 2,004 people (±286), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,365.
- What is the median household income in 50247?
- $91,875 (±$21,580), 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 50247?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50247 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50247?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50056 (6.7 mi, Colo), 50051 (8.2 mi, Clemons), 50162 (8.2 mi, Melbourne), 50239 (8.8 mi, St. Anthony), 50234 (9 mi, Rhodes) and 50005 (10.4 mi, Albion).
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