50579 ZIP Code, Rockwell City, IA
50579 is a ZIP code in Rockwell City, Iowa in Calhoun County. It covers 141 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50551, 50552 and 51449. 3,034 people live here in 1,085 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $61,108, below the Iowa median of $75,059; 21% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rockwell City, IA
- County: Calhoun County
- Land area: 141 sq mi
- Population: 3,034
- Median household income: $61,108
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,034 |
| Households | 1,085 |
| Median household income | $61,108 |
| Income per person | $30,688 |
| Median age | 42.2 |
| Homeowners | 78.2% |
| Median home value | $126,000 |
| Median rent | $777 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 21.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% |
| Broadband internet | 84.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.0% |
| $10–15K | 4.1% |
| $15–25K | 9.3% |
| $25–35K | 10.5% |
| $35–50K | 13.2% |
| $50–75K | 21.7% |
| $75–100K | 11.6% |
| $100–150K | 11.9% |
| $150–200K | 7.5% |
| $200K+ | 6.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.0% |
| 10–19 | 8.4% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–44 | 15.5% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65–74 | 10.2% |
| 75+ | 11.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.7% |
| Owned outright | 35.8% |
| Rented | 17.2% |
| Vacant | 20.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.4% |
| Townhome | 9.3% |
| 2–4 units | 0.7% |
| 5–19 units | 3.3% |
| 20+ units | 3.6% |
| Mobile / other | 2.7% |
Businesses in 50579
77 business establishments with 378 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 15
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 11
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 10
- Transportation and Warehousing: 9
- Construction: 5
- Finance and Insurance: 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50551 — Jolley city, IA (8.7 mi)
- 50552 — Knierim city, IA (9.8 mi)
- 51449 — Lake City city, IA (10.2 mi)
- 51453 — Lohrville city, IA (10.2 mi)
- 50586 — Somers city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 50563 — Manson city, IA (10.8 mi)
- 50561 — Lytton city, IA (11.2 mi)
- 50575 — Pomeroy city, IA (11.9 mi)
Areas that include 50579
- Rockwell City, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Twin Lakes, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Calhoun County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50579, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50579 in?
- 50579 is a Rockwell City, IA mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Rockwell City; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50579 in?
- 50579 is in Calhoun County.
- What is the population of 50579?
- About 3,034 people (±290), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,895.
- What is the median household income in 50579?
- $61,108 (±$6,846), 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 50579?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50579 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50579?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50551 (8.7 mi, Jolley), 50552 (9.8 mi, Knierim), 51449 (10.2 mi, Lake City), 51453 (10.2 mi, Lohrville), 50586 (10.7 mi, Somers) and 50563 (10.8 mi, Manson).
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