50501 ZIP Code – Fort Dodge, Iowa
50501 is a large ZIP code in Fort Dodge, Iowa, part of Webster County with a population of approximately 28,530 residents. At $64,013, the median household income here runs near the Iowa average and near the U.S. average. At $134,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 67.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $761 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 77% single-family (decreasing), 11% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.1%, which is below the U.S. rate. An estimated 12.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 20.5%, below the national average. At 39.3, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 50569, 50566, 50516.
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ZIP 50501 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50501 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28k | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $64k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $134k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $761 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.3 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.5% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50569 – Otho
- 50566 – Moorland
- 50516 – Badger
- 50532 – Duncombe
- 50518 – Barnum
- 50594 – Vincent
- 50523 – Callender
- 50521 – Burnside
- 50524 – Clare
- 50557 – Lehigh
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50569 | OTHO | 650 | $56,979 |
| 50566 | MOORLAND | 454 | $61,607 |
| 50516 | BADGER | 708 | $69,844 |
| 50532 | DUNCOMBE | 877 | $65,739 |
| 50518 | BARNUM | 350 | $79,554 |