50247 ZIP Code — State Center, IA
Marshall County, Iowa
ZIP code 50247 is located in State Center, Iowa, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 85.16 square miles and serves a population of 2,411 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 50247
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 $149,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $86,250. The poverty rate of 6% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,411
population
85.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50247 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50247
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50247. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| State Center | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50162 Melbourne (7.2 mi)
50056 Colo (7.4 mi)
50234 Rhodes (7.7 mi)
50051 Clemons (9.3 mi)
50239 Saint Anthony (9.8 mi)
50005 Albion (10.4 mi)
50120 Haverhill (10.5 mi)
50055 Collins (10.6 mi)
50158 Marshalltown (11.7 mi)
50278 Zearing (11.9 mi)
50141 Laurel (13 mi)
50028 Baxter (13.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,411 |
| Population density | 28 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 127 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 85.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.0054 |
| Longitude | -93.1490 |
| 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 | 33.7% | 41.4% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 36.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.2% | 20.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
2,411
Population
28
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$86,250
Median household income
$41,604
Per capita income
$149,800
Median home value
$740
Median monthly rent
77.1%
Home ownership
5.6%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
795
Housing units
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
66
Under 5
72
71
5–9
77
87
10–14
95
147
15–19
161
46
20–24
51
100
25–34
109
106
35–44
116
207
45–54
227
94
55–59
103
68
60–64
74
99
65–74
108
41
75–84
44
20
85+
22
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 623 | 25.8% |
| 18 and over | 1,788 | 74.2% |
| 65 and over | 334 | 13.9% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.9%
Hispanic or Latino
5.5%
Other race
3.3%
Two or more races
2.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,267 | 88.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 139 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 83 | 3.3% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 2.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.7% | 41.4% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 36.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.2% | 20.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
0.5%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
9.7%
$25k–$35k
10.6%
$35k–$50k
8.8%
$50k–$75k
13.9%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
24.8%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $86,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
23.5%
$100k–$150k
22.0%
$150k–$200k
22.3%
$200k–$300k
12.9%
$300k–$500k
11.7%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $149,800 |
| Median rent / month | $740 |
| Owner occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter occupied | 22.9% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 86.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% |
| 3 or more | 42.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.7% |
| Electricity | 15.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 27.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 513 | 55.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 96 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 154 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 169 | 18.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 306 | 32.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 203 | 21.8% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.4% | 22.4% |
| Married | 53.8% | 56.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
23.0%
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Associate's degree
18.1%
Bachelor's degree
22.5%
Graduate / professional
11.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 24 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 15 | 2.4% |
| Elementary school | 283 | 45.3% |
| High school | 251 | 40.2% |
| College / grad school | 52 | 8.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Transportation & utilities
9.8%
Retail trade
9.4%
Construction
5.9%
Other services
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Professional & management
4.7%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Public administration
3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.4%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.0% |
| Service | 9.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 20.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.3% |
| Government | 15.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.4% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Work from home | 13.2% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
Poverty
All people
5.6%
Under 18 years
9.6%
18 and over
4.3%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
12.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.0% |
| Retirement income | 18.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 21.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.5% |
| Visited dentist | 69.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 111 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 4.0% |
| 65 and over | 32.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.5% |
| Public insurance | 27.3% |
| No insurance | 1.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,273 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 63 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 53 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,360 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 2,351 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 1,985 | 82.3% |
| Foreign born | 9 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 51 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 32 | 62.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 244 | 10.1% |
| French | 242 | 10% |
| Polish | 130 | 5.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 59 | 2.4% |
| Arab | 25 | 1% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50247
What city is ZIP code 50247 in?
ZIP code 50247 is primarily assigned to State Center, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50247 in?
ZIP code 50247 falls within Marshall County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50247?
The median home value in ZIP code 50247 is $149,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 50247?
ZIP code 50247 has an estimated population of 2,411 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50247?
The median household income in ZIP code 50247 is $86,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50247 in?
ZIP code 50247 observes the CST timezone.