50501 ZIP Code
Fort Dodge, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50501 |
| City/Town: | Fort Dodge |
| County: | Webster |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,530 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,013 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,867 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,024 |
| Median Home Value: | $134,200 |
| Land Area: | 152.2 sq miles
394.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4916, -94.1871 |
Population Information (50501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,530 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,971 | 52.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,559 | 47.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,633 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,707 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,529 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,263 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,279 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,680 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,263 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,024 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,702 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,913 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,934 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,821 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 782 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $134,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $761 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,024 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,967 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,057 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,920 | 66.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,047 | 33.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,119 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 371 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,326 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,420 | 33.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,693 | 24.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,299 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,942 | 15.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,068 | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,013 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,929 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,077 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,867 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,956 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,462 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 469 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,547 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,068 | 82.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,668 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 682 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 44 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,262 | 85.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,229 | 4.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 92 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 403 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 672 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,872 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,228 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,988 | 7.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,236 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 123 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 618 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 711 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 425 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,121 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,187 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,504 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,161 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,875 | 15.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,820 | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 718 | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 445 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,947 | 81.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,042 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 42 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 456 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 300 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 445 | 3.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 499 | 3.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,280 | 9.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,031 | 15.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 277 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,749 | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 720 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 205 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 553 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 575 | 4.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,238 | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,211 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 470 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 654 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.5% | 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 (50501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,958 | 87.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,668 | 61.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,370 | 39.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,812 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,905 | 74.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,127 | 34.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,810 | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 490 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 275 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,352 | 11.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,650 | 74.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 306 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 609 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 578 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 220 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 369 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 827 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 382 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 83 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 558 | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 751 | 5.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 794 | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 743 | 5.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,043 | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,067 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,120 | 16.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,047 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,873 | 29.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 301 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,420 | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,256 | 32.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,593 | 35.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,007 | 15.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 447 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,116 | 67.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 639 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,892 | 24.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 48 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 46 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 197 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 984 | 8.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,016 | 33.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,345 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,622 | 21.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 826 | 10.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,223 | 28.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,389 | 17.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,645 | 20.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 936 | 11.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 713 | 9.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 149 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 39 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,141 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $507 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $761 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.92 | 2.38 |
Households (50501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,967 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,483 | 37.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,483 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,746 | 22.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,492 | 29.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,893 | 24.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,916 | 32.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.16 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,421 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,225 | 42.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,941 | 39.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 401 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,685 | 13.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,360 | 27.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,696 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 371 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 336 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,457 | 36.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,416 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,116 | 31.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,574 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,755 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,770 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,030 | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 385 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,980 | 49.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,665 | 41.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,446 | 82.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,735 | 16.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,025 | 42.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,633 | 55.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 850 | 18.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 77 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,654 | 96.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 143 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 876 | 612.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 876 | 612.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 876 | 612.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 5 | 3.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 54 | 37.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 32 | 22.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 377 | 263.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 124 | 86.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,897 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,320 | 94.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,577 | 5.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 813 | 3.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 339 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 230 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 195 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,967 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,544 | 88.1% | 89.4% |
Fort Dodge, IA50501