| City: | Olds, Iowa |
| County: | Henry County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:21:07 AM |
| Population: | 192 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 319 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.1236, -91.5643 |
| Land Area: | 0.284 sq mi |
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Olds is a small rural community in Henry County, Iowa, where all 192 residents receive mail exclusively through PO Boxes. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery to homes or businesses across the 0.30 square mile community.
The Olds post office maintains 93 PO Boxes serving 83 households, plus surrounding rural areas served by two rural carrier routes. The 1.12 adoption rate (12% more boxes than local households) shows the post office serves families beyond the immediate town limits.
With a median age of 45.6 years and median household income of $48,500, Olds is a working-class community. Most homes are older: 59 of 101 housing units were built before 1939, giving the town a historic small-town Iowa character. Street names follow a simple grid pattern with Main Street, numbered avenues, and named streets like Smith, Adams, and White.
Owner-occupancy is high at 71% (59 of 83 occupied homes). Only 18 housing units sit vacant, and just 2 are seasonal properties. This is a year-round residential community, not a vacation area. The town's 3 business establishments employ 59 people, though many residents likely commute to larger nearby cities for work.
All mail to Olds must be addressed to a PO Box:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Olds, IA 52647Street addresses are not valid for mail delivery in this ZIP code.
Traditional small-town Iowa street grid with Main Street as the center and numbered avenues.
ZIP Code 52647 has 192 residents and 83 households (average 2.31 persons per household). The median age is 45.6 years, significantly older than the state (38.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.2% male and 44.8% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.0%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 192Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 72Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 676.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $49,375Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 83Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $116,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.31Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.14Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 242 | 226 | 232 | 247 | 200 | 197 | 168 | 210 | 200 | 166 | 167 | 150 | 75 | 72 |
| Decennial Census | 229 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 192 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.6
Male Median Age: 44.5
Female Median Age: 48
| 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 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 4 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 14 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 26 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| White: | 167 | 87.43% |
| Black: | 7 | 3.66% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 4.71% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.52% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.52% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 3.14% |
| Total: | 191 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 106 | 55.21% | 44.5 years |
| Females: | 86 | 44.79% | 48.0 years |
| Total: | 192 | 100% | 45.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 72 | 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: | 72 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 72 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $49,375, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $4,625 (8.6%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,125. Family households earn a median of $131,250 versus $48,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $83,125). By gender, male median income is $61,250 and female is $40,500, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $20,750 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 78.8%, which is markedly above 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 (23.1%).
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 | $54,000 | $70,250 | $51,875 | $59,375 | $50,313 | $49,583 | $59,375 | $57,500 | $62,500 | $68,438 | $61,250 | $64,583 | $48,500 | $49,375 |
| Median Family Income | $81,250 | $93,000 | $95,750 | $70,000 | $60,227 | $60,179 | $64,219 | $64,286 | $71,250 | $86,250 | $80,833 | $87,500 | $103,750 | $131,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $32,083 | $38,125 | $38,750 | $28,750 | $35,208 | $35,714 | $37,500 | $39,000 | $40,000 | $40,625 | $41,250 | $45,139 | $41,750 | $48,125 |
| Median Male Income | $42,750 | $55,833 | $58,438 | $60,250 | $51,667 | $60,417 | $63,333 | $62,969 | $63,750 | $54,375 | $49,464 | $53,250 | $41,750 | $61,250 |
| Median Female Income | $30,000 | $34,219 | $36,250 | $35,250 | $31,786 | $31,250 | $30,625 | $33,750 | $38,750 | $43,750 | $34,792 | $39,375 | $0 | $40,500 |
| Employed: | 52 | 78.79% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 14 | 21.21% |
| Total: | 66 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 9 | 17.31% |
| Service: | 9 | 17.31% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 21.15% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 21.15% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 12 | 23.08% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 52 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $116,700, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $35,800 (44.25%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,700. The median gross rent is $773, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $333 (75.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $144. 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 | $80,900 | $84,400 | $84,400 | $84,400 | $80,000 | $87,500 | $86,700 | $87,100 | $103,000 | $102,500 | $104,500 | $123,600 | $137,500 | $116,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 20 | 86.96% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 13.04% |
| $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: | 23 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $440 | $483 | $533 | $579 | $558 | $563 | $584 | $631 | $629 | $638 | $689 | $725 | $770 | $773 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6 | 13.95% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 14 | 32.56% |
| Renter Occupied: | 23 | 53.49% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 43 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 43 | 91.49% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 4 | 8.51% |
| Total Housing Units: | 47 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 23 | 48.94% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 24 | 51.06% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 47 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.60% 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 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 11.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 9.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.40 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 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 29 | 61.70% |
| Some college, no degree: | 12 | 25.53% |
| Associate's degree: | 1 | 2.13% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 6.38% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 4.26% |
| Total: | 47 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 47 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 10.64% |
| Private Insurance: | 51 | 64.56% |
| Public Insurance: | 18 | 22.78% |
| No Insurance: | 10 | 12.66% |
| Total: | 79 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 69 | 87.34% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 2.8% | 3.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% | 8.2% | 0.0% | 7.4% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 5.3% | 9.5% | 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): | 1 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1 | 50.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 2 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 2 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 52647 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 50 people with an annual payroll of $2,138,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 98Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $487,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,138,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 50Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 52647 is located in Henry County, Iowa, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Iowa's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 52647. It covers 0.284 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: | 0.284 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 12048.84 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1958890Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Olds city; IowaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 52647 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.