50588 ZIP Code – Storm Lake, Iowa
Located in Storm Lake, Iowa, ZIP code 50588 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Buena Vista County with a population of approximately 13,263 residents. At $56,608, the median household income here runs below the Iowa average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $161,800 are below the national average, with 69.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $787 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 75% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate is 8.6%, below the national average. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 32.0, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 50592, 51002, 50568.
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ZIP 50588 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50588 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $161k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $787 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.0 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.1% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50592 – Truesdale
- 51002 – Alta
- 50568 – Newell
- 50576 – Rembrandt
- 50567 – Nemaha
- 50510 – Albert City
- 51053 – Schaller
- 50593 – Varina
- 51005 – Aurelia
- 50535 – Early
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50592 | TRUESDALE | 141 | $92,557 |
| 51002 | ALTA | 2,819 | $71,136 |
| 50568 | NEWELL | 1,583 | $72,097 |
| 50576 | REMBRANDT | 251 | $58,750 |
| 50567 | NEMAHA | 206 | $61,111 |