50051 ZIP Code — Clemons, IA

Marshall County, Iowa

ZIP code 50051 is located in Clemons, Iowa, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 22.77 square miles and serves a population of 277 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50051

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 $206,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,250. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50051 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

277

population

22.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clemons	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50239 Saint Anthony (2.6 mi) 50005 Albion (6.1 mi) 50258 Union (6.7 mi) 50278 Zearing (7.1 mi) 50206 New Providence (7.8 mi) 50148 Liscomb (8.8 mi) 50247 State Center (9.3 mi) 50056 Colo (10.5 mi) 50154 Mc Callsburg (12.7 mi) 50158 Marshalltown (12.7 mi) 50621 Conrad (13.7 mi) 50122 Hubbard (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	277
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	22.77 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	42.1396
Longitude	-93.1512
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	41.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	20.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.0%	2.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

277

Population

People per sq mi

57.0

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$33,804

Per capita income

$206,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.4%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

156

Housing units

12.9%

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	37	13.4%
18 and over	240	86.6%
65 and over	97	35.0%
Median age	57.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%

Two or more races 5.7%

Asian 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	250	89.3%
Two or more races	16	5.7%
Asian	11	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	3	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	41.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	20.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.0%	2.5%	5.0%

$15k–$25k 1.6%

$25k–$35k 31.0%

$35k–$50k 1.6%

$50k–$75k 30.2%

$75k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 34.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	1.6%
$25k–$35k	31.0%
$35k–$50k	1.6%
$50k–$75k	30.2%
$75k–$100k	1.6%
$100k–$150k	34.1%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 36.3%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 53.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.4%
Renter occupied	1.6%
Vacant	20.3%
Single-family detached	96.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	17.7%
1940–1949	19.0%
1939 or earlier	42.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	5.7%
3 bedrooms	79.1%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	6.3%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	57.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.9%
Electricity	5.6%
Propane / LP gas	55.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	106	84.1%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	8	6.3%
Female householder, no spouse	9	7.1%
Households with children under 18	18	14.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	53.2%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.1%	6.5%
Married	81.8%	87.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.2%
Divorced	9.1%	3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 65.5%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	16.7%
Kindergarten	1	3.3%
Elementary school	15	50.0%
High school	6	20.0%
College / grad school	3	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.7%

Transportation & utilities 18.0%

Agriculture & mining 16.5%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Retail trade 12.9%

Public administration 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Construction 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Information 0.7%

Professional & management 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	38.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	20.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	20.4%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.3

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.2%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	2.8%
65 and over	16.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	13.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	265	95.7%
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)	264	95.3%
Born in same state	264	95.3%
Born in different state	188	67.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	4.7%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	11.6%
Polish	18	6.5%
French	16	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	2.9%
Arab	4	1.4%
Dutch	3	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50051

What city is ZIP code 50051 in?

ZIP code 50051 is primarily assigned to Clemons, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50051 in?

ZIP code 50051 falls within Marshall County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50051 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 50051 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 50051 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 50051 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50051 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 50051 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50051?

13% 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 50051 in?

ZIP code 50051 observes the CST timezone.