50214 ZIP Code — Otley, IA

Marion County, Iowa

ZIP code 50214 is located in Otley, Iowa, within Marion County. It covers approximately 38.74 square miles and serves a population of 730 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50214

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $329,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $150,156. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

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. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 50214 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

730

population

38.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50214 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50214

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50214. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Otley	Acceptable
Otley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50170 Monroe (6 mi) 50232 Reasnor (8.4 mi) 50219 Pella (9.4 mi) 50138 Knoxville (10.6 mi) 50225 Pleasantville (10.7 mi) 50228 Prairie City (12 mi) 50251 Sully (12.2 mi) 50119 Harvey (12.8 mi) 50137 Killduff (13.3 mi) 50153 Lynnville (15.2 mi) 50256 Tracy (15.2 mi) 50237 Runnells (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	730
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	38.74 sq mi
Water area	1.12 sq mi
Latitude	41.4586
Longitude	-93.0681
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	35.0%	36.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	15.0%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	37.2%	22.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	12.8%	5.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

730

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$150,156

Median household income

$53,390

Per capita income

$329,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.4%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

290

Housing units

51.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

128

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	203	27.8%
18 and over	527	72.2%
65 and over	26	3.6%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Other race 4.7%

Asian 3.3%

Group	Count	%
White	669	87.3%
Hispanic or Latino	36	4.7%
Other race	36	4.7%
Asian	25	3.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	36.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	15.0%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	37.2%	22.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	12.8%	5.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 3.9%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 42.8%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	3.9%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	42.8%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$150,156

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 48.3%

$500k–$1M 12.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$329,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.4%
Renter occupied	4.6%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	95.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	49.0%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	9.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	23.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	5.6%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	52.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	25.0%
Propane / LP gas	75.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	202	66.4%
Cohabiting couple	32	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	31	10.2%
Female householder, no spouse	39	12.8%
Households with children under 18	126	41.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	26	8.6%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.2%	0.0%
Married	78.0%	77.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.3%
Divorced	13.8%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 9.5%

Some college, no degree 10.1%

Associate's degree 28.8%

Bachelor's degree 33.2%

Graduate / professional 18.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	51.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	14.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	65	45.5%
High school	46	32.2%
College / grad school	12	8.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.6%

Manufacturing 30.1%

Wholesale trade 8.5%

Construction 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Public administration 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Retail trade 2.4%

Other services 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.0%
Service	5.5%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.3%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	24.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 73.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	12.8%
Retirement income	4.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	21.9%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	22.7%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	74.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.6%
65 and over	23.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.4%
Public insurance	7.5%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	658	90.1%
Spanish	30	4.6%
Other Indo-European	5	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	25	3.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	705	96.6%
Born in same state	661	90.5%
Born in different state	428	58.6%
Foreign born	44	6.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	3.4%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	179	24.5%
French	110	15.1%
Italian	107	14.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	34	4.7%
Polish	8	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50214

What city is ZIP code 50214 in?

ZIP code 50214 is primarily assigned to Otley, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50214 in?

ZIP code 50214 falls within Marion County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50214 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 50214 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50214?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50214?

The median household income in ZIP code 50214 is $150,156, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50214?

The median home value in ZIP code 50214 is $329,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 50214 in?

ZIP code 50214 observes the CST timezone.