50847 ZIP Code — Grant, IA
Montgomery County, Iowa
ZIP code 50847 is located in Grant, Iowa, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 0.23 square miles and serves a population of 64 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
64
population
0.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50847 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50847
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Grant | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 64 |
| Population density | 278 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 137 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1428 |
| Longitude | -94.9897 |
| 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 | 65.5% | 42.7% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.1% | 34.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.3% | 19.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.4% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
64
Population
278
People per sq mi
50.8
Median age
$32,500
Median household income
$30,386
Per capita income
$52,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
61.8%
Home ownership
23.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
21
Housing units
7.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
1
2
5–9
2
1
15–19
0
1
20–24
1
5
25–34
4
1
35–44
1
10
45–54
9
5
55–59
4
1
60–64
1
4
65–74
3
2
75–84
2
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8 | 12.5% |
| 18 and over | 56 | 87.5% |
| 65 and over | 13 | 20.3% |
| Median age | 50.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.3%
Two or more races
4.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 95.3% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 4.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 65.5% | 42.7% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.1% | 34.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.3% | 19.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.4% | 5.0% |
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
41.2%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
8.8%
$75k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
23.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 41.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 2.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.5% |
| Median income | $32,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
47.6%
$50k–$100k
28.6%
$100k–$150k
23.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $52,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 61.8% |
| Renter occupied | 38.2% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 94.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 67.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 29.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% |
| 3 or more | 26.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.8% |
| Electricity | 11.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 50.0% |
| No fuel used | 26.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 19 | 55.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4 | 11.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8 | 23.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7 | 20.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 10 | 29.4% |
| Average household size | 1.88 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.7% | 14.3% |
| Married | 65.5% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 28.6% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 7.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.6%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
31.5%
Some college, no degree
51.9%
Associate's degree
1.9%
Bachelor's degree
7.4%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 7.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 3 | 50.0% |
| High school | 1 | 16.7% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 33.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
26.1%
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Construction
13.0%
Finance & real estate
13.0%
Wholesale trade
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Other services
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.4% |
| Service | 26.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.0% |
| Production & transportation | 8.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.9% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 13.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 17.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 35.4 |
Poverty
All people
23.4%
Under 18 years
62.5%
18 and over
17.9%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 61.8% |
| Retirement income | 20.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 41.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.8% |
| High blood pressure | 37.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 21.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.1% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 8.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 67.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 16.3% |
| 65 and over | 53.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 31.3% |
| Public insurance | 75.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 61 | 95.3% |
| 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) | 64 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 64 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 42 | 65.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 13 | 20.3% |
| Italian | 9 | 14.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8 | 12.5% |
| Polish | 3 | 4.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 53.1% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50847
What city is ZIP code 50847 in?
ZIP code 50847 is primarily assigned to Grant, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50847 in?
ZIP code 50847 falls within Montgomery County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 50847 have a large retiree population?
62% of households in ZIP code 50847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 50847?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50847?
23% of residents in ZIP code 50847 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50847?
The median home value in ZIP code 50847 is $52,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 50847 in?
ZIP code 50847 observes the CST timezone.