50436 ZIP Code – Forest City, Iowa
Located in Forest City, Iowa, ZIP code 50436 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Winnebago County with a population of approximately 5,879 residents. At $67,773, the median household income here runs near the Iowa average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $143,900 are well below the national average, with 70.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $718 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing), 11% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 1.8%, which is well below the U.S. rate. About 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. About 25.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The median age is 35.9, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 50453, 50432, 50434.
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ZIP 50436 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50436 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,879 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $143k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $718 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.9 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.0% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50453 – Leland
- 50432 – Crystal Lake
- 50434 – Fertile
- 50438 – Garner
- 50478 – Thompson
- 50446 – Joice
- 50484 – Woden
- 50423 – Britt
- 50450 – Lake Mills
- 50482 – Ventura
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50453 | LELAND | 535 | $65,417 |
| 50432 | CRYSTAL LAKE | 261 | $71,250 |
| 50434 | FERTILE | 448 | $39,375 |
| 50438 | GARNER | 3,989 | $70,000 |
| 50478 | THOMPSON | 788 | $49,079 |