50543 ZIP Code, Gowrie, IA
50543 is a ZIP code in Gowrie, Iowa in Webster County. It covers 79 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50538, 50523 and 50217. 1,420 people live here in 533 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $91,563, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Gowrie, IA
- County: Webster County
- Land area: 79 sq mi
- Population: 1,420
- Median household income: $91,563
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,420 |
| Households | 533 |
| Median household income | $91,563 |
| Income per person | $43,617 |
| Median age | 40.5 |
| Homeowners | 83.5% |
| Median home value | $155,100 |
| Median rent | $698 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% |
| Broadband internet | 89.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.6% |
| $10–15K | 4.3% |
| $15–25K | 9.8% |
| $25–35K | 8.4% |
| $35–50K | 5.6% |
| $50–75K | 9.8% |
| $75–100K | 15.4% |
| $100–150K | 12.2% |
| $150–200K | 22.5% |
| $200K+ | 9.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.7% |
| 10–19 | 19.1% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 7.1% |
| 35–44 | 15.1% |
| 45–54 | 12.2% |
| 55–64 | 11.0% |
| 65–74 | 14.8% |
| 75+ | 7.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.1% |
| Owned outright | 41.4% |
| Rented | 13.6% |
| Vacant | 17.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.9% |
| 5–19 units | 8.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 50543
41 business establishments with 273 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Construction: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 5
- Retail Trade: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50538 — Rinard city, IA (6.4 mi)
- 50523 — Callender city, IA (6.5 mi)
- 50217 — Paton city, IA (6.9 mi)
- 50544 — Harcourt city, IA (7.1 mi)
- 50566 — Moorland city, IA (11.3 mi)
- 50586 — Somers city, IA (11.3 mi)
- 50521 (11.5 mi)
- 51453 — Lohrville city, IA (12.2 mi)
Areas that include 50543
- Gowrie, 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) 50543, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50543 in?
- 50543 is a Gowrie, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Gowrie; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50543 in?
- 50543 is in Webster County.
- What is the population of 50543?
- About 1,420 people (±242), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,359.
- What is the median household income in 50543?
- $91,563 (±$13,240), 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 50543?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50543 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50543?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50538 (6.4 mi, Rinard), 50523 (6.5 mi, Callender), 50217 (6.9 mi, Paton), 50544 (7.1 mi, Harcourt), 50566 (11.3 mi, Moorland) and 50586 (11.3 mi, Somers).
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