50047 ZIP Code — Carlisle, IA

Warren County, Iowa

ZIP code 50047 is located in Carlisle, Iowa, within Warren County. It covers approximately 67.32 square miles and serves a population of 6,635 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50047

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 $194,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,453.

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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

6,635
population
67.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50047 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50047

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50047. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Carlisle Acceptable
Carlisle Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50118 Hartford (4.5 mi) 50320 Des Moines (6.2 mi) 50327 Pleasant Hill (7.2 mi) 50237 Runnells (7.5 mi) 50315 Des Moines (8.8 mi) 50317 Des Moines (9.5 mi) 50982 Des Moines (10.1 mi) 50395 Des Moines (10.2 mi) 50309 Des Moines (10.4 mi) 50307 Des Moines (10.4 mi) 50319 Des Moines (10.8 mi) 50328 Des Moines (10.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 6,635
Population density 99 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 181
Geography
Land area 67.32 sq mi
Water area 2.19 sq mi
Latitude 41.4788
Longitude -93.4783
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 515
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 27.4% 29.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 31.1% 33.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 36.6% 30.1% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.9% 6.7% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,635
Population
99
People per sq mi
34.6
Median age
$94,453
Median household income
$36,816
Per capita income
$194,300
Median home value
$1,259
Median monthly rent
82.0%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
1,961
Housing units
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
274
Under 5
263
357
5–9
342
295
10–14
283
199
15–19
190
117
20–24
113
477
25–34
456
460
35–44
440
420
45–54
402
185
55–59
177
138
60–64
133
263
65–74
252
101
75–84
96
103
85+
99
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182,04930.9%
18 and over4,58669.1%
65 and over91413.8%
Median age34.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%
Two or more races 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Other race 0.6%
Black or African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White6,31192.6%
Two or more races2543.7%
Hispanic or Latino1772.6%
Other race410.6%
Black or African American190.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native100.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 27.4% 29.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 31.1% 33.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 36.6% 30.1% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.9% 6.7% 5.0%
Under $10k 3.1%
$10k–$15k 1.8%
$15k–$25k 4.9%
$25k–$35k 4.9%
$35k–$50k 12.8%
$50k–$75k 14.3%
$75k–$100k 12.5%
$100k–$150k 31.4%
$150k–$200k 9.0%
$200k+ 5.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$10k–$15k1.8%
$15k–$25k4.9%
$25k–$35k4.9%
$35k–$50k12.8%
$50k–$75k14.3%
$75k–$100k12.5%
$100k–$150k31.4%
$150k–$200k9.0%
$200k+5.2%
Median income$94,453

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%
$50k–$100k 4.9%
$100k–$150k 12.9%
$150k–$200k 29.4%
$200k–$300k 21.2%
$300k–$500k 19.5%
$500k–$1M 4.5%
$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$194,300
Median rent / month$1,259
Owner occupied82.0%
Renter occupied18.0%
Vacant2.2%
Single-family detached85.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes5.2%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.76

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201911.4%
2000–20097.7%
1990–19998.4%
1980–19897.7%
1970–197922.7%
1960–196916.2%
1950–195910.2%
1940–19492.7%
1939 or earlier13.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.2%
1 bedroom4.2%
2 bedrooms15.8%
3 bedrooms47.6%
4 bedrooms23.8%
5+ bedrooms8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.6%
1 vehicle18.5%
2 vehicles48.3%
3 or more30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas61.9%
Electricity20.0%
Propane / LP gas16.9%
Fuel oil0.2%
Wood0.2%
No fuel used0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,27254.6%
Cohabiting couple2279.8%
Male householder, no spouse31913.7%
Female householder, no spouse51021.9%
Households with children under 181,03044.2%
Households with seniors (65+)60526.0%
Average household size2.82

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.9%19.6%
Married56.6%55.5%
Separated1.1%0.6%
Widowed5.4%8.0%
Divorced8.9%16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%
Some HS, no diploma 4.1%
HS graduate 37.1%
Some college, no degree 20.9%
Associate's degree 11.1%
Bachelor's degree 15.4%
Graduate / professional 10.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.6%
Bachelor's or higher25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool23312.8%
Kindergarten1136.2%
Elementary school87748.3%
High school28315.6%
College / grad school30917.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%
Retail trade 15.3%
Finance & real estate 15.3%
Manufacturing 8.1%
Construction 7.4%
Professional & management 7.3%
Public administration 5.9%
Transportation & utilities 5.2%
Other services 5.0%
Wholesale trade 3.0%
Information 2.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%
Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts42.7%
Service13.0%
Sales & office18.4%
Natural resources & construction10.1%
Production & transportation15.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.6%
Government17.1%
Self-employed6.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.2%
Carpool10.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.8%
Work from home11.5%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)22.2

Poverty

All people 10.5%
Under 18 years 18.5%
18 and over 6.9%
Married-couple families 4.5%
Female-led households 26.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security26.2%
Retirement income19.7%
Supplemental Security3.0%
Cash public assistance2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP8.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.9%
High blood pressure30.4%
High cholesterol32.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Heart disease5.8%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis24.9%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease5.9%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.0%
Binge drinking23.0%
No physical activity20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.5%
Depression17.7%
Fair or poor health11.2%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health8.8%
No health insurance8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.3%
Visited dentist68.8%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss10.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3056.7%
Disability%
Any disability8.5%
Under 184.0%
18–64 years5.2%
65 and over33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.1%
Public insurance31.4%
No insurance3.8%
Uninsured under 190.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only6,09891.9%
Spanish430.7%
Other Indo-European390.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander40.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)6,58999.3%
Born in same state6,48697.8%
Born in different state5,59984.4%
Foreign born1031.6%
Naturalized citizen460.7%
Not a US citizen3882.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French70710.7%
Italian6289.5%
Arab3224.9%
Polish1772.7%
AncestryCount%
English1332%
Dutch320.5%
Irish120.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.1%
Internet access93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50047

What city is ZIP code 50047 in?

ZIP code 50047 is primarily assigned to Carlisle, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50047 in?

ZIP code 50047 falls within Warren County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50047 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 50047 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 50047 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 50047 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50047?

The median home value in ZIP code 50047 is $194,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 50047?

ZIP code 50047 has an estimated population of 6,635 residents, with a density of 99 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50047 in?

ZIP code 50047 observes the CST timezone.

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