| City: | Grant, Iowa |
| County: | Montgomery County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:14:09 AM |
| Population: | 83 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 712 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.1428, -94.9897 |
| Land Area: | 0.228 sq mi |
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Grant, Iowa sits in Montgomery County, about half a square mile of rural southwestern Iowa. Population: 83 residents across 40 households. This is a PO Box classification ZIP, but street delivery exists through three rural carrier routes serving the local area.
The Grant post office maintains 31 PO Boxes for 40 households. That's a 78% adoption rate. Not everyone uses a box. Some residents get mail via rural carrier routes. The mix of PO Boxes and rural delivery is typical for small Iowa towns, where people choose based on convenience and tradition.
Grant's street grid shows a classic small town pattern. Numbered streets (1st through 4th) run one direction. Named streets (Adams, Jefferson, Jackson, Maple, Oak) run the other. Main Street anchors the center. It's the kind of layout found in hundreds of Midwest farm communities established in the late 1800s.
Most residents (37 of 40 households) own their homes. The median household income is $63,750. Median home value sits at $57,500. Zero business establishments are registered in the ZIP, and nobody reports working in agriculture despite the rural setting. Transportation and warehousing employ the most workers (15 people), likely reflecting jobs in nearby towns along Highway 34 or Interstate 80.
Median age is 41.8 years. Only one person under 18 lives here, and just four residents are 65 or older. The small sample size means a few births, deaths, or moves can shift demographics noticeably. Educational attainment is low compared to Iowa overall, with just 11.8% holding bachelor's degrees versus the state average around 29%. Everyone was born in the United States.
Grant doesn't have city carrier delivery. The zipCityDeliveryIndicator shows "N" because there aren't enough delivery points to justify dedicated city routes. Rural carriers handle the work instead. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, so alternative delivery exists, but for a town this size, most mail either goes to boxes at the post office or along rural routes.
Classic Midwest small town grid with numbered streets and presidential avenue names.
ZIP Code 50847 has 83 residents and 40 households (average 2.08 persons per household). The median age is 41.8 years, older than the state (38.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.4%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above 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: | 83Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 35Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 364.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $68,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 40Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $40,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.08Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.68Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 46 | 68 | 60 | 43 | 82 | 100 | 93 | 112 | 82 | 51 | 58 | 64 | 40 | 35 |
| Decennial Census | 87 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 83 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.8
Male Median Age: 39.3
Female Median Age: 46.5
| 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 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| White: | 80 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 80 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 41 | 49.40% | 39.3 years |
| Females: | 42 | 50.60% | 46.5 years |
| Total: | 83 | 100% | 41.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 35 | 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: | 35 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 35 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $68,125, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $30,625 (81.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,875. Family households earn a median of $113,125 versus $48,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $64,375). By gender, male median income is $74,375 and female is $48,750, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $25,625 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 43.8%, which is far less 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 Management (50.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,500 | $32,500 | $37,500 | $27,250 | $26,250 | $26,528 | $35,278 | $36,528 | $36,250 | $37,188 | $30,000 | $32,500 | $63,750 | $68,125 |
| Median Family Income | $36,875 | $28,750 | $28,750 | $38,125 | $29,375 | $0 | $43,750 | $45,938 | $49,375 | $68,750 | $0 | $0 | $103,750 | $113,125 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,375 | $25,000 | $18,750 | $20,000 | $16,250 | $20,000 | $0 | $35,179 | $25,000 | $23,125 | $24,375 | $31,250 | $33,750 | $48,750 |
| Median Male Income | $21,875 | $21,875 | $41,250 | $33,750 | $0 | $41,250 | $38,750 | $40,500 | $37,000 | $36,563 | $0 | $80,000 | $95,417 | $74,375 |
| Median Female Income | $22,500 | $25,278 | $21,964 | $25,000 | $0 | $25,000 | $25,313 | $25,313 | $0 | $0 | $41,250 | $52,500 | $46,875 | $48,750 |
| Employed: | 14 | 43.75% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 18 | 56.25% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 7 | 50.00% |
| Service: | 2 | 14.29% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 14.29% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 21.43% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 14 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $40,000, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $5,000 (14.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,200. 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 | $35,000 | $33,900 | $32,500 | $33,300 | $36,900 | $36,900 | $36,400 | $37,300 | $36,800 | $35,800 | $35,000 | $52,500 | $57,500 | $40,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 1 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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): | 5 | 23.81% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 15 | 71.43% |
| Renter Occupied: | 1 | 4.76% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 21 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 21 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 21 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 18 | 85.71% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 3 | 14.29% |
| Total Housing Units: | 21 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 96.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 37.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 80.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 11.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 25.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 25.00%, 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 | 3.33% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 15 | 50.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10 | 33.33% |
| Associate's degree: | 1 | 3.33% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 10.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 30 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 29 | 96.67% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 10.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 13 | 31.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 28 | 68.29% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 41 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 41 | 100.00% |
| 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% | 23.8% | 20.0% | 27.3% | 23.1% | 31.6% | 16.7% | 18.8% | 18.2% | 25.0% | 11.1% |
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): | 2 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1 | 25.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 3 | 75.00% |
ZIP Code 50847 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: | 67Source: 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 50847 is located in Montgomery 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 50847. It covers 0.228 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: | 0.228 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: | 1932295Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Grant city; IowaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 50847 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 March 1, 2026.