50501 ZIP Code, Fort Dodge, IA
50501 is a ZIP code in Fort Dodge, Iowa in Webster County. It covers 152 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50569, 50566 and 50516. 28,823 people live here in 11,899 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Iowa ZIP codes. With about 189 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $66,888, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fort Dodge, IA
- County: Webster County
- Land area: 152 sq mi
- Population: 28,823
- Median household income: $66,888
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 28,823 |
| Households | 11,899 |
| Median household income | $66,888 |
| Income per person | $34,794 |
| Median age | 38.8 |
| Homeowners | 67.6% |
| Median home value | $153,500 |
| Median rent | $796 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% |
| Broadband internet | 86.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.5% |
| $10–15K | 4.4% |
| $15–25K | 8.1% |
| $25–35K | 9.7% |
| $35–50K | 13.1% |
| $50–75K | 16.9% |
| $75–100K | 14.8% |
| $100–150K | 15.5% |
| $150–200K | 8.2% |
| $200K+ | 3.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.1% |
| 10–19 | 14.7% |
| 20–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 12.2% |
| 35–44 | 12.0% |
| 45–54 | 10.1% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65–74 | 10.8% |
| 75+ | 8.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.8% |
| Owned outright | 28.2% |
| Rented | 28.7% |
| Vacant | 10.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.2% |
| Townhome | 2.7% |
| 2–4 units | 11.1% |
| 5–19 units | 5.4% |
| 20+ units | 6.8% |
| Mobile / other | 2.8% |
Businesses in 50501
828 business establishments with 15,301 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 114
- Retail Trade: 113
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 91
- Accommodation and Food Services: 79
- Construction: 69
- Finance and Insurance: 57
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 52
- Wholesale Trade: 47
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50569 — Otho city, IA (6.7 mi)
- 50566 — Moorland city, IA (7.9 mi)
- 50516 — Badger city, IA (9.5 mi)
- 50532 — Duncombe city, IA (9.7 mi)
- 50594 — Vincent city, IA (9.9 mi)
- 50518 — Barnum city, IA (10 mi)
- 50523 — Callender city, IA (10.1 mi)
- 50521 (10.9 mi)
Areas that include 50501
- Fort Dodge, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Coalville, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Webster County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50501, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50501 in?
- 50501 is a Fort Dodge, IA mailing address. By land area, 11% lies inside Fort Dodge and 1% lies inside Coalville; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50501 in?
- 50501 is in Webster County.
- What is the population of 50501?
- About 28,823 people (±399), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 28,492.
- What is the median household income in 50501?
- $66,888 (±$6,398), 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 50501?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50501 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50501?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50569 (6.7 mi, Otho), 50566 (7.9 mi, Moorland), 50516 (9.5 mi, Badger), 50532 (9.7 mi, Duncombe), 50594 (9.9 mi, Vincent) and 50518 (10 mi, Barnum).
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