Webster County, IA ZIP Codes
16 ZIP codes cover all or part of Webster County, Iowa. The Census Bureau counts 36,886 residents in the county, with a median household income of $68,975 and a median home value of $153,800. Median household income ranges from $60,761 in 50249 to $91,563 in 50543. Its largest communities include Fort Dodge, Gowrie, Dayton, Coalville and Badger.
Webster County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 36,886 |
| Households | 15,375 |
| Median household income | $68,975 |
| Median home value | $153,800 |
| Median age | 39.7 |
| Median rent | $785 |
All 16 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 38,504 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 16,138 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $60,761 (50249) to $91,563 (50543) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $67,807 |
| Homeowners | 71.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 10 routes, 1,259 homes (8 of 16 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Webster County: 50543 ($91,563)
- Most residents: 50501 (28,823 people)
- Highest homeownership: 50249 (84.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 50530 (29.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 50501 (17.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 50501 (38.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 50530 ($167,900)
Every ZIP code in Webster County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50501 | Fort Dodge | 28,823 | 11,899 | $66,888 | $153,500 | 67.6% | 23.0% | 17.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 50543 | Gowrie | 1,420 | 533 | $91,563 | $155,100 | 83.5% | 27.8% | 3.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 50249 | Stratford | 1,312 | 610 | $60,761 | $119,000 | 84.9% | 21.6% | 5.1% | — | — | 19% of its land |
| 50530 | Dayton | 1,090 | 472 | $73,250 | $167,900 | 71.2% | 29.7% | 9.4% | 1 | 240 | 96% of its land |
| 50532 | Duncombe | 804 | 358 | $65,000 | $151,000 | 74.0% | 21.8% | 13.1% | 2 | 261 | 90% of its land |
| 50557 | Lehigh | 804 | 369 | $62,750 | $160,200 | 69.1% | 19.2% | 7.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 50523 | Callender | 682 | 267 | $85,781 | $152,600 | 81.3% | 23.2% | 5.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 50516 | Badger | 586 | 274 | $69,500 | $126,900 | 88.3% | 19.7% | 6.4% | 2 | 183 | 76% of its land |
| 50544 | Harcourt | 565 | 262 | $59,620 | $152,700 | 86.6% | 34.4% | 7.8% | 1 | 125 | 100% of its land |
| 50569 | Otho | 551 | 287 | $44,375 | $96,900 | 77.7% | 12.5% | 7.7% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 50524 | Clare | 439 | 183 | $104,375 | $245,300 | 92.9% | 22.4% | 1.1% | 1 | 169 | 96% of its land |
| 50591 | Thor | 405 | 194 | $75,000 | $162,500 | 89.2% | 38.1% | 0.3% | — | — | 12% of its land |
| 50518 | Barnum | 365 | 132 | $97,857 | $158,300 | 97.0% | 59.1% | 4.7% | 1 | 125 | 100% of its land |
| 50566 | Moorland | 325 | 136 | $78,750 | $166,100 | 94.9% | 41.2% | 3.8% | 1 | 131 | 97% of its land |
| 50594 | Vincent | 288 | 144 | $67,000 | — | 66.7% | 14.6% | 6.1% | 1 | 48 | 100% of its land |
| 50521 | Webster County | 45 | 18 | — | — | 88.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Webster County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Fort Dodge — 24,827 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Gowrie — 932 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Dayton — 689 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Coalville — 649 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Badger — 433 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Callender — 413 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Farnhamville — 386 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Otho — 380 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Duncombe — 376 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lehigh — 340 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Barnum — 250 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Harcourt — 249 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Moorland — 166 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Vincent — 161 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Clare — 128 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Webster County, IA?
- 50501, 50543, 50249, 50530, 50532, 50557, 50523, 50516, 50544, 50569, 50524, 50591, 50518, 50566, 50594 and 50521. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Webster County?
- 36,886 residents in 15,375 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Webster County?
- $68,975 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $60,761 (50249) to $91,563 (50543).
- Which Webster County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 50543, at $91,563, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Webster County?
- For the 8 of 16 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 10 carrier routes reaching 1,259 residential and 23 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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