50591 ZIP Code, Thor, IA
50591 is a ZIP code in Thor, Iowa — mostly in Humboldt County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Webster County. It covers 29 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50516, 50594 and 50533. 405 people live here in 194 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $75,000, close to the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 50.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Thor, IA
- County: Humboldt County
- Land area: 29 sq mi
- Population: 405
- Median household income: $75,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 405 |
| Households | 194 |
| Median household income | $75,000 |
| Income per person | $38,206 |
| Median age | 50.5 |
| Homeowners | 89.2% |
| Median home value | $162,500 |
| Median rent | $1,075 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% |
| Broadband internet | 96.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 21.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.1% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 2.1% |
| $25–35K | 6.7% |
| $35–50K | 11.9% |
| $50–75K | 26.3% |
| $75–100K | 17.5% |
| $100–150K | 20.6% |
| $150–200K | 4.1% |
| $200K+ | 7.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.4% |
| 10–19 | 14.1% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 7.4% |
| 35–44 | 6.9% |
| 45–54 | 15.1% |
| 55–64 | 21.5% |
| 65–74 | 11.4% |
| 75+ | 7.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.8% |
| Owned outright | 49.8% |
| Rented | 10.1% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 99.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.0% |
Businesses in 50591
9 business establishments with 27 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50516 — Badger city, IA (5.5 mi)
- 50594 — Vincent city, IA (6.4 mi)
- 50533 — Eagle Grove city, IA (7.5 mi)
- 50529 — Dakota City city, IA (8.1 mi)
- 50545 — Hardy city, IA (8.4 mi)
- 50548 — Humboldt city, IA (8.9 mi)
- 50542 — Goldfield city, IA (9.3 mi)
- 50577 — Renwick city, IA (13.1 mi)
Areas that include 50591
- Thor, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Humboldt County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- 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) 50591, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50591 in?
- 50591 is a Thor, IA mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Thor; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50591 in?
- 50591 is mostly in Humboldt County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Webster County.
- What is the population of 50591?
- About 405 people (±110), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 311.
- What is the median household income in 50591?
- $75,000 (±$37,009), 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 50591?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50591 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50591?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50516 (5.5 mi, Badger), 50594 (6.4 mi, Vincent), 50533 (7.5 mi, Eagle Grove), 50529 (8.1 mi, Dakota City), 50545 (8.4 mi, Hardy) and 50548 (8.9 mi, Humboldt).
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