| City: | Arispe, Iowa |
| County: | Union County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:13:59 AM |
| Population: | 38 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 641 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9498, -94.2188 |
| Land Area: | 0.224 sq mi |
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Arispe is a tiny unincorporated community in Union County, Iowa, with just 38 residents living in 17 households. Despite its size, USPS classified this ZIP as PO Box only, and it's designated a PO Box Only Zone. That means there's no alternative mail delivery method for the 0.124 square mile area.
The Arispe post office maintains 12 PO Boxes for the 17 local households. With a PO Box adoption rate of 71%, most residents rely on boxes at the post office rather than alternative delivery. The community also has one rural carrier route serving a small number of addresses, showing a mix of PO Box and limited rural delivery.
This is an aging, stable community. Median age is 49.3 years, and all 17 housing units are owner-occupied. There are zero rental properties. With a median household income of $61,250 and per capita income of $34,843, it's a working-class rural area. About 28% of adults over 25 have bachelor's degrees.
Arispe's street grid includes Forbes Street, Dutcher Street, Division Street, and Center Street. The community sits along Highway 169 in southern Iowa. With zero business establishments reported, this is purely residential. The 2.24 people per household ratio is typical for rural Iowa.
Mail to Arispe uses the format:
[Recipient Name]
PO BOX [Number]
ARISPE IA 50831For the limited rural route addresses:
[Recipient Name]
[Street Address]
ARISPE IA 50831Simple street grid typical of small Iowa communities: Forbes, Dutcher, Division, and Center Streets.
ZIP Code 50831 has 38 residents and 17 households (average 2.24 persons per household). The median age is 49.3 years, significantly older than the state (38.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (89.5%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 38Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 22Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 169.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $95,625Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 17Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.24Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.29Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 22 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 38 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.3
Male Median Age: 49.8
Female Median Age: 40.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 19 | 50.00% | 49.8 years |
| Females: | 19 | 50.00% | 40.5 years |
| Total: | 38 | 100% | 49.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 22 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 22 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 22 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $95,625, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $95,625. Family households earn a median of $96,875 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $96,875). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 33.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (50.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $58,750 | $61,250 | $95,625 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $83,750 | $0 | $93,125 | $96,875 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $59,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 6 | 33.33% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 12 | 66.67% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 1 | 16.67% |
| Service: | 2 | 33.33% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 50.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 6 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2 | 22.22% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 6 | 66.67% |
| Renter Occupied: | 1 | 11.11% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 9 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 9 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 7 | 77.78% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 2 | 22.22% |
| Total Housing Units: | 9 | 100% |
In 2024, 27.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 36.40%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 77.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1 | 5.56% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 8 | 44.44% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4 | 22.22% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 27.78% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 17 | 94.44% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 27.78% |
| Private Insurance: | 8 | 30.77% |
| Public Insurance: | 17 | 65.38% |
| No Insurance: | 1 | 3.85% |
| Total: | 26 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 25 | 96.15% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 4 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 50831 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 85Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 50831 is located in Union County, Iowa, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Iowa's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 50831. It covers 0.224 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.224 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 8789.62 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1902800Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Arispe city; IowaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 50831 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.