50141 ZIP Code — Laurel, IA

Marshall County, Iowa

ZIP code 50141 is located in Laurel, Iowa, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 37.23 square miles and serves a population of 499 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50141

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,932. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50141 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

499

population

37.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50141 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50141

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50141. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laurel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50120 Haverhill (3.9 mi) 50162 Melbourne (6.2 mi) 50106 Gilman (9 mi) 50135 Kellogg (9.5 mi) 50028 Baxter (11 mi) 50234 Rhodes (11 mi) 50208 Newton (11.4 mi) 50158 Marshalltown (12.2 mi) 50247 State Center (13 mi) 50173 Montour (14.5 mi) 50055 Collins (16.4 mi) 50112 Grinnell (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	499
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	37.23 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	41.8789
Longitude	-92.9608
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	41.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	20.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

499

Population

People per sq mi

53.0

Median age

$71,932

Median household income

$35,670

Per capita income

$131,300

Median home value

$650

Median monthly rent

94.9%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

231

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	90	18.0%
18 and over	409	82.0%
65 and over	165	33.1%
Median age	53.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	499	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	41.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	20.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$71,932

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 19.6%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,300
Median rent / month	$650
Owner occupied	94.9%
Renter occupied	5.1%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	94.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.5%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	45.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	17.4%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	43.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	13.0%
Propane / LP gas	81.4%
Fuel oil	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	130	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	18	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	50	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	17	7.9%
Households with children under 18	49	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	54.9%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	10.1%
Married	59.1%	72.9%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.9%	4.5%
Divorced	15.3%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	7.1%
Elementary school	48	48.5%
High school	34	34.3%
College / grad school	10	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Manufacturing 18.0%

Retail trade 13.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Construction 7.7%

Wholesale trade 7.7%

Other services 6.3%

Public administration 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Professional & management 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.4%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.1%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	4.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.6%
Retirement income	46.0%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	68.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	14.4%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	18.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.4%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	493	98.8%
Spanish	3	0.6%
Other Indo-European	3	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	496	99.4%
Born in same state	493	98.8%
Born in different state	454	91.0%
Foreign born	3	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	102	20.4%
Polish	65	13%
Italian	44	8.8%
Arab	15	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	1.6%
German	2	0.4%
Dutch	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	88.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50141

What city is ZIP code 50141 in?

ZIP code 50141 is primarily assigned to Laurel, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50141 in?

ZIP code 50141 falls within Marshall County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50141 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 50141 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 50141 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 50141 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 50141 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 50141 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50141?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 50141 in?

ZIP code 50141 observes the CST timezone.