50525 ZIP Code, Clarion, IA
50525 is a ZIP code in Clarion, Iowa in Wright County. It covers 136 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50101, 50421 and 50470. 3,179 people live here in 1,515 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $67,250, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 47.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Clarion, IA
- County: Wright County
- Land area: 136 sq mi
- Population: 3,179
- Median household income: $67,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,179 |
| Households | 1,515 |
| Median household income | $67,250 |
| Income per person | $47,036 |
| Median age | 47.2 |
| Homeowners | 71.5% |
| Median home value | $128,800 |
| Median rent | $762 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% |
| Broadband internet | 87.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 5.0% |
| $25–35K | 9.2% |
| $35–50K | 16.1% |
| $50–75K | 21.1% |
| $75–100K | 19.9% |
| $100–150K | 8.8% |
| $150–200K | 9.4% |
| $200K+ | 7.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.1% |
| 10–19 | 8.9% |
| 20–24 | 7.2% |
| 25–34 | 14.2% |
| 35–44 | 6.7% |
| 45–54 | 12.7% |
| 55–64 | 16.8% |
| 65–74 | 13.0% |
| 75+ | 9.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.2% |
| Owned outright | 23.1% |
| Rented | 23.2% |
| Vacant | 18.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.5% |
| Townhome | 1.6% |
| 2–4 units | 6.2% |
| 5–19 units | 5.9% |
| 20+ units | 4.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.9% |
Businesses in 50525
109 business establishments with 1,462 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 17
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 15
- Retail Trade: 11
- Finance and Insurance: 10
- Accommodation and Food Services: 10
- Manufacturing: 7
- Wholesale Trade: 7
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 7
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50101 — Galt city, IA (7.5 mi)
- 50421 — Belmond city, IA (9.7 mi)
- 50470 — Rowan city, IA (9.8 mi)
- 50533 — Eagle Grove city, IA (10.1 mi)
- 50542 — Goldfield city, IA (10.4 mi)
- 50599 — Woolstock city, IA (11.5 mi)
- 50071 — Dows city, IA (13.7 mi)
- 50447 — Kanawha city, IA (13.7 mi)
Areas that include 50525
- Clarion, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- 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) 50525, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50525 in?
- 50525 is a Clarion, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Clarion; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50525 in?
- 50525 is in Wright County.
- What is the population of 50525?
- About 3,179 people (±157), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,494.
- What is the median household income in 50525?
- $67,250 (±$9,563), 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 50525?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50525 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50525?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50101 (7.5 mi, Galt), 50421 (9.7 mi, Belmond), 50470 (9.8 mi, Rowan), 50533 (10.1 mi, Eagle Grove), 50542 (10.4 mi, Goldfield) and 50599 (11.5 mi, Woolstock).
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