50174 ZIP Code — Murray, IA

Clarke County, Iowa

ZIP code 50174 is located in Murray, Iowa, within Clarke County. It covers approximately 104.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,431 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50174

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 $106,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,434. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 34% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 50174 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,431

population

104.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50174 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50174

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50174. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Murray	Acceptable
Murray	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50254 Thayer (6.3 mi) 50149 Lorimor (10.3 mi) 50213 Osceola (11.5 mi) 50830 Afton (11.8 mi) 50257 Truro (12.2 mi) 50108 Grand River (13.4 mi) 50262 Van Wert (13.5 mi) 50861 Shannon City (15.6 mi) 50264 Weldon (16 mi) 50863 Tingley (16.5 mi) 50155 Macksburg (16.5 mi) 50210 New Virginia (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,431
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	104.47 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.0267
Longitude	-93.9660
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	43.1%	42.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	38.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,431

Population

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

$62,434

Median household income

$27,446

Per capita income

$106,700

Median home value

$918

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

23.9%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

445

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

109

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	477	33.3%
18 and over	954	66.7%
65 and over	233	16.3%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 2.7%

Two or more races 2.2%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,351	91.4%
Hispanic or Latino	47	3.2%
Other race	40	2.7%
Two or more races	33	2.2%
Asian	6	0.4%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	42.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	38.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$62,434

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.9%

$50k–$100k 32.7%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,700
Median rent / month	$918
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	35.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	17.0%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	42.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	25.8%
Propane / LP gas	58.3%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	269	56.4%
Cohabiting couple	48	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	72	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	88	18.4%
Households with children under 18	181	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	33.5%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	14.8%
Married	53.7%	59.3%
Separated	0.9%	0.6%
Widowed	3.9%	9.6%
Divorced	9.0%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	8.5%
Kindergarten	29	7.7%
Elementary school	219	58.2%
High school	91	24.2%
College / grad school	5	1.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.8%

Construction 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Retail trade 6.1%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Professional & management 2.8%

Public administration 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.5%
Carpool	13.8%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 23.9%

Under 18 years 45.6%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 11.2%

Female-led households 16.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	104	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.9%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	19.8%
Uninsured under 19	32.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,322	92.4%
Spanish	60	4.5%
Other Indo-European	13	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	36	2.7%
Other languages	11	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,384	96.7%
Born in same state	1,384	96.7%
Born in different state	1,150	80.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	47	3.3%
Not a US citizen	25	53.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	222	15.5%
Italian	121	8.5%
English	105	7.3%
Arab	83	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	0.8%
German	3	0.2%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	80.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50174

What city is ZIP code 50174 in?

ZIP code 50174 is primarily assigned to Murray, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50174 in?

ZIP code 50174 falls within Clarke County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50174 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 50174 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50174?

24% of residents in ZIP code 50174 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 50174 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 50174 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50174 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 50174 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 50174 in?

ZIP code 50174 observes the CST timezone.