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ZIP Code 50581 has segments in 2 Counties (Palo Alto, Pocahontas).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 809 (100%) |
| Population Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $57,500 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,429 |
| Median Home Value | $93,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 473 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 267 (56.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 51 (10.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 155 (32.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 318 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 191 (60.1%) |
The table below compares 50581 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 24144 | 29th |
| Population Density | # 28705 | 15th |
| Median Household Income | # 25355 | 25th |
| Per Capita Income | # 29138 | 14th |
| Diversity Index | # 23623 | 30th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
