50585 ZIP Code, Sioux Rapids, IA
50585 is a ZIP code in Sioux Rapids, Iowa — mostly in Buena Vista County (52% of its land), with smaller parts in Clay County. It covers 67 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51033, 51343 and 51366. 1,080 people live here in 438 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $71,346, close to the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 45.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sioux Rapids, IA
- County: Buena Vista County
- Land area: 67 sq mi
- Population: 1,080
- Median household income: $71,346
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,080 |
| Households | 438 |
| Median household income | $71,346 |
| Income per person | $37,169 |
| Median age | 45.2 |
| Homeowners | 83.6% |
| Median home value | $120,600 |
| Median rent | $612 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% |
| Broadband internet | 89.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.9% |
| $10–15K | 2.3% |
| $15–25K | 7.1% |
| $25–35K | 2.5% |
| $35–50K | 17.1% |
| $50–75K | 26.3% |
| $75–100K | 11.9% |
| $100–150K | 18.9% |
| $150–200K | 6.2% |
| $200K+ | 6.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.1% |
| 10–19 | 19.5% |
| 20–24 | 3.3% |
| 25–34 | 4.2% |
| 35–44 | 13.5% |
| 45–54 | 12.2% |
| 55–64 | 10.4% |
| 65–74 | 18.2% |
| 75+ | 9.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.7% |
| Owned outright | 42.8% |
| Rented | 14.1% |
| Vacant | 12.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.8% |
| Townhome | 2.2% |
| 2–4 units | 6.8% |
| 5–19 units | 1.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.0% |
Businesses in 50585
28 business establishments with 191 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 9
- Retail Trade: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51033 — Linn Grove city, IA (5.6 mi)
- 51343 — Greenville city, IA (7 mi)
- 51366 — Webb city, IA (7.6 mi)
- 50576 — Rembrandt city, IA (8.1 mi)
- 50565 — Marathon city, IA (8.3 mi)
- 51341 — Gillett Grove city, IA (8.8 mi)
- 51047 — Peterson city, IA (11.6 mi)
- 51357 — Royal city, IA (12.4 mi)
Areas that include 50585
- Sioux Rapids, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Buena Vista County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Clay County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 6: highest median household income in Buena Vista County
- No. 5 of 6: highest median home value in Buena Vista County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Buena Vista County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of households with children in Buena Vista County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Buena Vista County
- No. 4 of 6: lowest median age in Buena Vista County
- No. 3 of 6: highest median age in Buena Vista County
Mail every home in 50585
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50585, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50585 in?
- 50585 is a Sioux Rapids, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Sioux Rapids; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50585 in?
- 50585 is mostly in Buena Vista County (52% of its land), with smaller parts in Clay County.
- What is the population of 50585?
- About 1,080 people (±180), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,118.
- What is the median household income in 50585?
- $71,346 (±$3,599), 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 50585?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50585 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50585?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51033 (5.6 mi, Linn Grove), 51343 (7 mi, Greenville), 51366 (7.6 mi, Webb), 50576 (8.1 mi, Rembrandt), 50565 (8.3 mi, Marathon) and 51341 (8.8 mi, Gillett Grove).
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