50071 ZIP Code, Dows, IA
50071 is a ZIP code in Dows, Iowa — mostly in Wright County (56% of its land), with smaller parts in Franklin County. It covers 111 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50227, 50101 and 50470. 847 people live here in 347 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $83,036, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Dows, IA
- County: Wright County
- Land area: 111 sq mi
- Population: 847
- Median household income: $83,036
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 847 |
| Households | 347 |
| Median household income | $83,036 |
| Income per person | $35,308 |
| Median age | 43.8 |
| Homeowners | 78.7% |
| Median home value | $74,100 |
| Median rent | $695 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% |
| Broadband internet | 83.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.7% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 4.3% |
| $25–35K | 8.6% |
| $35–50K | 10.4% |
| $50–75K | 18.4% |
| $75–100K | 12.4% |
| $100–150K | 26.8% |
| $150–200K | 9.2% |
| $200K+ | 4.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.8% |
| 10–19 | 22.4% |
| 20–24 | 7.3% |
| 25–34 | 2.8% |
| 35–44 | 12.3% |
| 45–54 | 7.8% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65–74 | 12.3% |
| 75+ | 13.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 25.1% |
| Owned outright | 34.6% |
| Rented | 16.0% |
| Vacant | 24.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 95.2% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 1.7% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.5% |
Businesses in 50071
21 business establishments with 106 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50227 — Popejoy city, IA (5.4 mi)
- 50101 — Galt city, IA (6.7 mi)
- 50470 — Rowan city, IA (7.2 mi)
- 50431 — Coulter city, IA (9.2 mi)
- 50034 — Blairsburg city, IA (10.3 mi)
- 50006 — Alden city, IA (11 mi)
- 50420 — Alexander city, IA (11.2 mi)
- 50271 — Williams city, IA (11.5 mi)
Areas that include 50071
- Dows, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Franklin County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Wright County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50071, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50071 in?
- 50071 is a Dows, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50071 in?
- 50071 is mostly in Wright County (56% of its land), with smaller parts in Franklin County.
- What is the population of 50071?
- About 847 people (±173), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 919.
- What is the median household income in 50071?
- $83,036 (±$22,486), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 50071?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50071 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50071?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50227 (5.4 mi, Popejoy), 50101 (6.7 mi, Galt), 50470 (7.2 mi, Rowan), 50431 (9.2 mi, Coulter), 50034 (10.3 mi, Blairsburg) and 50006 (11 mi, Alden).
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