50831 ZIP Code — Arispe, IA
Union County, Iowa
ZIP code 50831 is located in Arispe, Iowa, within Union County. It covers approximately 0.22 square miles and serves a population of 29 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
29
population
0.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50831 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50831
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50831. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Arispe | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29 |
| Population density | 132 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 175 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9498 |
| Longitude | -94.2188 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 641 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
29
Population
132
People per sq mi
58.8
Median age
$58,750
Median household income
$25,186
Per capita income
$50,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
83.3%
Home ownership
3.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
10
Housing units
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
0
10–14
1
3
15–19
3
2
35–44
2
1
45–54
1
1
55–59
1
3
60–64
3
2
65–74
3
1
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4 | 13.8% |
| 18 and over | 25 | 86.2% |
| 65 and over | 8 | 27.6% |
| Median age | 58.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 100% |
Household income
$10k–$15k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
25.0%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
33.3%
$100k–$150k
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 25.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 33.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.3% |
| Median income | $58,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
50.0%
$50k–$100k
30.0%
$150k–$200k
20.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $50,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 83.3% |
| Renter occupied | 16.7% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 75.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 25.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.30 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 58.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 66.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.0% |
| 3 or more | 41.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 25.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 41.7% |
| Fuel oil | 16.7% |
| Wood | 16.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2 | 16.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4 | 33.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4 | 33.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6 | 50.0% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.0% | 6.3% |
| Married | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 37.5% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
59.1%
Some college, no degree
9.1%
Associate's degree
4.5%
Bachelor's degree
22.7%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 1 | 14.3% |
| High school | 6 | 85.7% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
30.8%
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Retail trade
15.4%
Information
15.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 15.4% |
| Service | 38.5% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 46.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.2% |
| Government | 15.4% |
| Self-employed | 15.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.2% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 23.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
3.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
4.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 58.3% |
| Retirement income | 50.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 31.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 23.5% |
| 65 and over | 62.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 41.4% |
| Public insurance | 58.6% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 29 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 21 | 72.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8 | 27.6% |
| Italian | 7 | 24.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6 | 20.7% |
| Polish | 1 | 3.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50831
What city is ZIP code 50831 in?
ZIP code 50831 is primarily assigned to Arispe, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50831 in?
ZIP code 50831 falls within Union County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 50831 have a large retiree population?
58% of households in ZIP code 50831 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 50831 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 50831 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 50831 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 50831 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50831?
The median home value in ZIP code 50831 is $50,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50831 in?
ZIP code 50831 observes the CST timezone.