50581 ZIP Code, Rolfe, IA
50581 is a ZIP code in Rolfe, Iowa — mostly in Pocahontas County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Palo Alto County. It covers 96 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50573, 50520 and 50546. 809 people live here in 318 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $57,500, below the Iowa median of $75,059; 33% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rolfe, IA
- County: Pocahontas County
- Land area: 96 sq mi
- Population: 809
- Median household income: $57,500
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 809 |
| Households | 318 |
| Median household income | $57,500 |
| Income per person | $25,429 |
| Median age | 38.8 |
| Homeowners | 84.0% |
| Median home value | $93,000 |
| Median rent | $578 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 35.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 32.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% |
| Broadband internet | 85.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.8% |
| $10–15K | 3.8% |
| $15–25K | 9.7% |
| $25–35K | 16.0% |
| $35–50K | 9.4% |
| $50–75K | 23.9% |
| $75–100K | 19.2% |
| $100–150K | 7.2% |
| $150–200K | 7.2% |
| $200K+ | 0.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.4% |
| 10–19 | 14.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.4% |
| 25–34 | 13.5% |
| 35–44 | 9.0% |
| 45–54 | 8.8% |
| 55–64 | 18.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.5% |
| 75+ | 10.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.6% |
| Owned outright | 32.9% |
| Rented | 10.8% |
| Vacant | 32.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.3% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 6.3% |
| 5–19 units | 0.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.9% |
Businesses in 50581
21 business establishments with 91 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Construction: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50573 — Plover city, IA (4.4 mi)
- 50520 — Bradgate city, IA (8 mi)
- 50546 — Havelock city, IA (8 mi)
- 50562 — Mallard city, IA (9.4 mi)
- 50570 — Ottosen city, IA (9.9 mi)
- 50541 — Gilmore City city, IA (10.4 mi)
- 50597 — West Bend city, IA (10.4 mi)
- 50574 — Pocahontas city, IA (11.5 mi)
Areas that include 50581
- Rolfe, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Plover, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Pocahontas 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) 50581, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50581 in?
- 50581 is a Rolfe, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Rolfe; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50581 in?
- 50581 is mostly in Pocahontas County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Palo Alto County.
- What is the population of 50581?
- About 809 people (±164), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 833.
- What is the median household income in 50581?
- $57,500 (±$9,213), 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 50581?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50581 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50581?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50573 (4.4 mi, Plover), 50520 (8 mi, Bradgate), 50546 (8 mi, Havelock), 50562 (9.4 mi, Mallard), 50570 (9.9 mi, Ottosen) and 50541 (10.4 mi, Gilmore City).
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