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Clarke County
Osceola, IA
50213
50213 ZIP Code — Osceola, IA
Clarke County, Iowa
ZIP code 50213 is located in
Osceola ,
Iowa ,
within Clarke County .
It covers approximately 210.30 square miles and serves a population of
7,448 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 641 .
About ZIP code 50213
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $63,427. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 50213 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
7,448
Population density
35 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
039
Geography
Land area
210.30 sq mi
Water area
0.51 sq mi
Latitude
41.0294
Longitude
-93.7457
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
641
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.4%
42.7%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
39.0%
38.3%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
17.0%
21.5%
Over $200k
1.7%
2.0%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$63,427
Median household income
$132,300
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,841 24.7% 18 and over 5,607 75.3% 65 and over 1,469 19.7% Median age 39.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 6,212 73.6% Hispanic or Latino 988 11.7% Other race 618 7.3% Two or more races 558 6.6% Asian 40 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 17 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.4%
42.7%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
39.0%
38.3%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
17.0%
21.5%
Over $200k
1.7%
2.0%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.3% $10k–$15k 4.8% $15k–$25k 4.7% $25k–$35k 5.0% $35k–$50k 15.9% $50k–$75k 18.5% $75k–$100k 9.1% $100k–$150k 21.6% $150k–$200k 4.8% $200k+ 5.2% Median income $63,427
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $132,300 Median rent / month $638 Owner occupied 68.9% Renter occupied 31.1% Vacant 11.2% Single-family detached 72.6% Large apartment buildings 3.4% Mobile homes 2.8% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.56
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.1% 2010–2019 6.0% 2000–2009 6.9% 1990–1999 8.5% 1980–1989 7.0% 1970–1979 29.5% 1960–1969 5.6% 1950–1959 4.9% 1940–1949 5.7% 1939 or earlier 25.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 17.8% 2 bedrooms 20.0% 3 bedrooms 47.2% 4 bedrooms 10.1% 5+ bedrooms 4.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.4% 1 vehicle 25.6% 2 vehicles 32.6% 3 or more 30.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 35.8% Electricity 42.3% Propane / LP gas 12.8% Wood 5.8% No fuel used 1.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,521 49.9% Cohabiting couple 392 12.9% Male householder, no spouse 337 11.1% Female householder, no spouse 798 26.2% Households with children under 18 980 32.2% Households with seniors (65+) 972 31.9% Average household size 2.39
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.6% 21.6% Married 58.7% 47.6% Separated 0.2% 3.2% Widowed 2.5% 9.3% Divorced 9.1% 18.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.4%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.7% Bachelor's or higher 15.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 59 3.8% Kindergarten 71 4.6% Elementary school 744 48.0% High school 418 27.0% College / grad school 258 16.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Public administration
3.7%
Professional & management
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.0% Service 16.3% Sales & office 14.4% Natural resources & construction 11.4% Production & transportation 28.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.1% Government 14.9% Self-employed 5.8% Unpaid family workers 0.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.3% Carpool 11.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.4% Work from home 7.5% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 21.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
0.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.0% Retirement income 26.7% Supplemental Security 4.0% Cash public assistance 3.1% Food stamps / SNAP 19.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 35.3% High cholesterol 33.7% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 27.9% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 8.5% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.3% Binge drinking 19.6% No physical activity 28.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.3% Depression 18.5% Fair or poor health 16.8% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 12.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.3% Visited dentist 59.2% Cholesterol screening 86.9% Teeth loss 18.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 432 7.8%
Disability % Any disability 17.4% Under 18 2.5% 18–64 years 16.5% 65 and over 39.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.8% Public insurance 46.8% No insurance 4.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 6,840 91.8% Spanish 251 3.7% Other Indo-European 213 3.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 38 0.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,959 93.4% Born in same state 6,910 92.8% Born in different state 5,433 72.9% Foreign born 49 0.7% Naturalized citizen 489 6.6% Not a US citizen 271 55.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,008 13.5% Italian 543 7.3% English 221 3% Polish 215 2.9%
Ancestry Count % Arab 140 1.9% Dutch 75 1% German 23 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.9% Internet access 89.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50213
What city is ZIP code 50213 in?
ZIP code 50213 is primarily assigned to Osceola, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50213 in?
ZIP code 50213 falls within Clarke County, Iowa.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50213?
16% of residents in ZIP code 50213 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 50213 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 50213 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50213?
The median home value in ZIP code 50213 is $132,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 50213?
ZIP code 50213 has an estimated population of 7,448 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 50213 in?
ZIP code 50213 observes the CST timezone.
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