50401 ZIP Code
Mason City, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50401 |
| City/Town: | Mason City |
| County: | Cerro Gordo |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,909 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,703 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,291 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,794 |
| Median Home Value: | $129,600 |
| Land Area: | 148.2 sq miles
383.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.1541, -93.1998 |
Population Information (50401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,909 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,445 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,464 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,403 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,351 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,179 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,561 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,722 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,623 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,302 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,342 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,858 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,280 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,515 | 12.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,925 | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 848 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $129,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $838 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,794 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,367 | 90.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,427 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,178 | 68.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,189 | 31.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,693 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 441 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 995 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,580 | 36.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,097 | 19.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,219 | 15.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,868 | 13.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,493 | 7.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,703 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,628 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,453 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,291 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,575 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,060 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 498 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,155 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,499 | 83.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,789 | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 772 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,388 | 91.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 746 | 2.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 88 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 216 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 120 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 137 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,214 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 704 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,794 | 6.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,631 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 136 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 462 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 527 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,198 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,205 | 9.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,981 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,777 | 20.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,902 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,139 | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 566 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 610 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,838 | 78.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,597 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 108 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 295 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 206 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 784 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 14.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 231 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 829 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,428 | 16.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 620 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,499 | 16.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 686 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 216 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 542 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 973 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,415 | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,583 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 530 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 508 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (50401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,089 | 93.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,932 | 68.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,446 | 43.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,307 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,043 | 75.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,690 | 35.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,347 | 25.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 681 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 176 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,383 | 10.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,314 | 76.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 505 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 475 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 475 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 502 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 283 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 939 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 301 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 454 | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 701 | 4.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 951 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 733 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,938 | 13.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,273 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,592 | 17.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,217 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,904 | 33.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 268 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,581 | 10.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,773 | 32.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,399 | 36.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,284 | 15.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 489 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,409 | 77.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 700 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,121 | 15.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 84 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 891 | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,666 | 34.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,573 | 41.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,237 | 16.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 386 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,548 | 27.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,569 | 28.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,271 | 13.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,389 | 15.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 860 | 9.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 150 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,181 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $520 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $838 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.93 | 2.38 |
Households (50401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,367 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,667 | 42.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,852 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,216 | 24.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,459 | 25.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,099 | 23.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,400 | 32.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.10 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.76 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,935 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,188 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,905 | 49.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 366 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,372 | 11.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,068 | 25.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,648 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 282 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 359 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,838 | 50.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,194 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 975 | 17.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,989 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,803 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,396 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,877 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 100 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,892 | 48.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,885 | 48.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,936 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,582 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,053 | 57.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,306 | 36.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 446 | 12.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 223 | 6.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,238 | 97.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 239 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 671 | 280.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 671 | 280.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 671 | 280.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 47 | 19.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 114 | 47.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 81 | 33.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 239 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,506 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,409 | 96.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,097 | 4.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 697 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 207 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 128 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 65 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,367 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,269 | 91.8% | 89.4% |
Mason City, IA50401