50588 ZIP Code
Storm Lake, Iowa
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 50588 |
| City/Town: | Storm Lake |
| County: | Buena Vista |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,263 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,608 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,660 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,057 |
| Median Home Value: | $161,800 |
| Land Area: | 138.8 sq miles
359.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.9 sq miles
12.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6546, -95.1616 |
Population Information (50588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,263 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,697 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,566 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 881 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,019 | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 958 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,264 | 9.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,150 | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,675 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,648 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,213 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 909 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 535 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,130 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 492 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 389 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (50588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $161,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $787 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,057 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,714 | 93.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 343 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,970 | 63.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,744 | 37.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (50588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,991 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,348 | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 866 | 10.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,321 | 29.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 971 | 12.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 707 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,112 | 13.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 666 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 72.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (50588 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,608 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,487 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,043 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,660 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (50588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,930 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,668 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 262 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,301 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,628 | 84.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 715 | 10.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 309 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (50588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,880 | 59.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 468 | 3.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 40 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,780 | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 414 | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,435 | 10.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,246 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,476 | 18.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,686 | 35.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,425 | 25.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 378 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 872 | 6.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (50588 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 80 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 118 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 411 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 367 | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 850 | 18.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,050 | 22.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 530 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 681 | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 397 | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 230 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (50588 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,074 | 61.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,434 | 21.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 33 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 552 | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 50 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 372 | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 12.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (50588 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 193 | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 369 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,496 | 37.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 54 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 941 | 14.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 105 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 24 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 230 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 284 | 4.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,323 | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 294 | 4.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 217 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 138 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (50588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.1% | 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 (50588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,221 | 92.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,994 | 67.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,951 | 37.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 851 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (50588 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,854 | 81.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,273 | 27.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 749 | 15.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 199 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 116 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 427 | 9.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (50588 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,262 | 64.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 186 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 288 | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 207 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 393 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 395 | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 239 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 87 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (50588 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 514 | 10.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 102 | 2.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 308 | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 608 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 959 | 19.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 527 | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 617 | 12.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 245 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,165 | 23.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (50588 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 242 | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 800 | 15.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,584 | 31.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,574 | 31.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 541 | 10.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 316 | 6.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (50588 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,829 | 60.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 319 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,552 | 32.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (50588 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 265 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,527 | 32.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,625 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,297 | 27.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (50588 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 26 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 433 | 14.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 852 | 28.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 466 | 15.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 700 | 23.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 335 | 11.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 158 | 5.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (50588 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,242 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $570 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $787 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.06 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.88 | 2.38 |
Households (50588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,714 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,078 | 44.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,007 | 21.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 928 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,182 | 25.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,382 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,325 | 28.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.69 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (50588 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,177 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,976 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,327 | 44.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 193 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 459 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,686 | 32.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (50588 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,808 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 262 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 198 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,505 | 39.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 824 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,019 | 26.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (50588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,788 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 251 | 2.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,072 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,155 | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 147 | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 533 | 46.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 475 | 41.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (50588 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,732 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,298 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 706 | 54.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 575 | 44.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 247 | 19.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 17 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (50588 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,520 | 71.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 229 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,743 | 1634.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,743 | 1634.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,743 | 1634.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 25 | 10.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 351 | 153.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 110 | 48.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,144 | 936.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 43 | 18.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (50588 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,382 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,701 | 54.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,681 | 45.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,720 | 30.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 28 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,704 | 13.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 229 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (50588 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,714 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,484 | 95.1% | 89.4% |
Storm Lake, IA50588