50428 ZIP Code
Clear Lake, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50428 |
| City/Town: | Clear Lake |
| County: | Cerro Gordo |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,119 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,426 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,487 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,474 |
| Median Home Value: | $235,900 |
| Land Area: | 117.3 sq miles
303.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.4 sq miles
11.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.1400, -93.3909 |
Population Information (50428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,119 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,360 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,759 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 51.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 390 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 420 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 402 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 748 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 362 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 804 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 947 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 877 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 781 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,005 | 11.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,406 | 15.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 560 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 417 | 4.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $235,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $738 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,474 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,090 | 74.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,384 | 25.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,111 | 76.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 979 | 23.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,797 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 156 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 182 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,922 | 28.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,335 | 19.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 902 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,579 | 23.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 721 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50428 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,426 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $114,240 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $101,912 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,487 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,733 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,606 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 127 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,939 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,590 | 77.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 606 | 13.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 410 | 8.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,471 | 92.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 36 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 319 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 90 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 195 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 111 | 1.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 356 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 182 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 130 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 44 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50428 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 104 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 140 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 334 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 472 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 541 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 578 | 14.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 520 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 532 | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 380 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 489 | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50428 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,680 | 79.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 248 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 11 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 61 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 61 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 476 | 10.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50428 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 285 | 6.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 141 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 612 | 13.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 235 | 5.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 664 | 14.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 254 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 71 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 405 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 268 | 5.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,087 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 342 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 107 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 135 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.0% | 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 (50428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,723 | 95.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,868 | 75.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,861 | 42.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 334 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50428 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,885 | 70.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,672 | 40.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,213 | 29.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 267 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 59 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 334 | 8.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50428 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,610 | 65.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 168 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 105 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 243 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 326 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 295 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 318 | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 409 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50428 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 153 | 2.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 234 | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 632 | 11.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 344 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 457 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,115 | 20.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 599 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 619 | 11.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 300 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,021 | 18.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50428 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 109 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 613 | 11.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,342 | 24.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,910 | 34.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,083 | 19.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 417 | 7.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50428 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,852 | 69.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 341 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 876 | 21.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50428 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 216 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,262 | 30.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,597 | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,015 | 24.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50428 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 267 | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 169 | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 499 | 16.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 375 | 12.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 593 | 19.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 753 | 24.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 308 | 9.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 147 | 4.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50428 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,710 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $577 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $738 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.33 | 2.38 |
Households (50428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,090 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,128 | 52.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 645 | 15.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 661 | 16.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,048 | 25.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 853 | 20.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,648 | 40.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50428 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,731 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,109 | 29.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,121 | 56.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 83 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 403 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 905 | 24.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50428 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,916 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 141 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 137 | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 559 | 29.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 708 | 37.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 371 | 19.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,440 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 458 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,057 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,411 | 15.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 61 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 565 | 40.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 785 | 55.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50428 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,851 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,133 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 419 | 37.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 649 | 57.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 356 | 31.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 65 | 5.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50428 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,850 | 97.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 108 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 269 | 249.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 269 | 249.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 269 | 249.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 18 | 16.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 48 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50428 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,729 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,435 | 96.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 294 | 3.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 152 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 35 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 107 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50428 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,090 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,724 | 91.1% | 89.4% |
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