50514 ZIP Code — Armstrong, IA

Emmet County, Iowa

ZIP code 50514 is located in Armstrong, Iowa, within Emmet County. It covers approximately 113.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,089 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 50514

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 $100,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,396. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 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 50514 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,089

population

113.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50514 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50514

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50514. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Armstrong	Acceptable
Armstrong	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50531 Dolliver (7.3 mi) 50578 Ringsted (8.4 mi) 50590 Swea City (10.4 mi) 56121 Ceylon (10.8 mi) 50539 Fenton (11.9 mi) 50517 Bancroft (14.3 mi) 51334 Estherville (14.6 mi) 56031 Fairmont (15 mi) 51365 Wallingford (15.1 mi) 50556 Ledyard (15.9 mi) 50559 Lone Rock (16.7 mi) 51342 Graettinger (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,089
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	113.20 sq mi
Water area	0.85 sq mi
Latitude	43.4139
Longitude	-94.4828
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	712

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	44.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	16.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,089

Population

People per sq mi

55.1

Median age

$57,396

Median household income

$31,702

Per capita income

$100,400

Median home value

$592

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

523

Housing units

12.0%

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

113

65–74

136

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	202	18.5%
18 and over	887	81.5%
65 and over	409	37.6%
Median age	55.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 2.2%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,056	97%
Two or more races	24	2.2%
Black or African American	7	0.6%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	44.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	16.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 20.5%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	20.5%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$57,396

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.2%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,400
Median rent / month	$592
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	40.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	37.8%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	37.3%
2 vehicles	30.0%
3 or more	30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.0%
Electricity	16.3%
Propane / LP gas	29.3%
Fuel oil	5.5%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	207	39.6%
Cohabiting couple	53	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	89	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	174	33.3%
Households with children under 18	108	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	271	51.8%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	17.9%
Married	50.8%	40.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	2.0%	26.9%
Divorced	14.5%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 27.4%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	5.1%
Elementary school	96	54.2%
High school	43	24.3%
College / grad school	29	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.5%

Manufacturing 25.7%

Construction 12.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Retail trade 4.8%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 3.2%

Professional & management 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	31.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 20.8%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 29.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	11.9%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	60.2%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,046	96.1%
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)	1,076	98.8%
Born in same state	1,061	97.4%
Born in different state	682	62.6%
Foreign born	15	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	13	1.2%
Not a US citizen	5	38.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	133	12.2%
Arab	105	9.6%
Italian	90	8.3%
French	79	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	41	3.8%
English	16	1.5%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.0%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50514

What city is ZIP code 50514 in?

ZIP code 50514 is primarily assigned to Armstrong, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50514 in?

ZIP code 50514 falls within Emmet County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50514 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 50514 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 50514 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 50514 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50514?

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

Is ZIP code 50514 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 50514 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 50514 in?

ZIP code 50514 observes the CST timezone.