50541 ZIP Code, Gilmore City, IA
50541 is a ZIP code in Gilmore City, Iowa — mostly in Pocahontas County (53% of its land), with smaller parts in Humboldt County. It covers 91 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50520, 50571 and 50524. 1,067 people live here in 422 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $56,364, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Gilmore City, IA
- County: Pocahontas County
- Land area: 91 sq mi
- Population: 1,067
- Median household income: $56,364
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,067 |
| Households | 422 |
| Median household income | $56,364 |
| Income per person | $31,578 |
| Median age | 37.4 |
| Homeowners | 80.8% |
| Median home value | $95,500 |
| Median rent | $663 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% |
| Broadband internet | 80.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.2% |
| $10–15K | 7.3% |
| $15–25K | 7.3% |
| $25–35K | 5.0% |
| $35–50K | 11.6% |
| $50–75K | 20.4% |
| $75–100K | 13.3% |
| $100–150K | 12.8% |
| $150–200K | 6.2% |
| $200K+ | 6.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 21.0% |
| 10–19 | 12.1% |
| 20–24 | 3.0% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–44 | 13.4% |
| 45–54 | 7.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65–74 | 14.6% |
| 75+ | 4.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.9% |
| Owned outright | 39.3% |
| Rented | 16.7% |
| Vacant | 13.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 88.5% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 5.5% |
| 5–19 units | 2.7% |
| 20+ units | 0.6% |
| Mobile / other | 2.7% |
Businesses in 50541
14 business establishments with 208 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 50541 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 50520 — Bradgate city, IA (7.4 mi)
- 50571 — Palmer city, IA (8.3 mi)
- 50524 — Clare city, IA (9.3 mi)
- 50582 — Rutland city, IA (9.8 mi)
- 50581 — Rolfe city, IA (10.4 mi)
- 50548 — Humboldt city, IA (11.7 mi)
- 50574 — Pocahontas city, IA (12.6 mi)
- 50529 — Dakota City city, IA (12.8 mi)
Areas that include 50541
- Gilmore City, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Pioneer, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Humboldt County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Pocahontas County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 5: highest median household income in Pocahontas County
- No. 4 of 5: highest median home value in Pocahontas County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Pocahontas County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of households with children in Pocahontas County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Pocahontas County
- No. 1 of 5: lowest median age in Pocahontas County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median age in Pocahontas County
Mail every home in 50541
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50541, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50541 in?
- 50541 is a Gilmore City, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Gilmore City; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50541 in?
- 50541 is mostly in Pocahontas County (53% of its land), with smaller parts in Humboldt County.
- What is the population of 50541?
- About 1,067 people (±176), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 839.
- What is the median household income in 50541?
- $56,364 (±$6,020), 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 50541?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50541 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50541?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50520 (7.4 mi, Bradgate), 50571 (8.3 mi, Palmer), 50524 (9.3 mi, Clare), 50582 (9.8 mi, Rutland), 50581 (10.4 mi, Rolfe) and 50548 (11.7 mi, Humboldt).
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