ZIP Code 50538, Iowa
ZIP Code 50538 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 50538 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Calhoun County / Webster County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 661. The land area covers 35.53 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 661 | ±129 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs | ±6.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 275 | ±45 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 288 | ±46 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 275 | ±45 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 13 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | $94,000 | ±$40,955 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,344 | ±$25,304 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,167 | ±$5,222 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | ±6.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 100 | ±49 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.7% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 303 | ±69 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.4% | ±6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 9,711 (2024)
ID: 138186
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
416 4TH ST, STE 1, ROCKWELL CITY IA 50579-1482
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Education
Listing 8 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Fort Dodge, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Churdan, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Churdan, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Rockwell City, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Rockwell City, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Farnhamville, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Gowrie, IA | |
| 5 Nearby | 2-13 | FORT DODGE, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Iowa Central Community College
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College | 18.4 mi away | One Triton Circle, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501 |
51557672011148
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FARNHAMVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 240 HARDIN, FARNHAMVILLE, IA, 50538 |
(515) 544-3660
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La James International College-Ft Dodge
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College | 20.3 mi away | 2419 5th Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501 |
5155763119
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J.J. HANDS LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 609 2ND. ST, LOHRVILLE, IA, 51453 |
(712) 465-4115
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SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 516 6TH AVE, SOMERS, IA, 50586 |
(515) 467-5522
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GOWRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 1204 MARKET ST, GOWRIE, IA, 50543 |
(515) 352-3315
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CALLENDER HERITAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 505 THOMAS ST, CALLENDER, IA, 50523 |
(515) 548-3803
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CHURDAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 414 SAND ST, CHURDAN, IA, 50050 |
(515) 389-3423
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WILLIAM PATON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 105 MAIN ST, PATON, IA, 50217 |
(515) 968-4559
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ROCKWELL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 424 MAIN ST, ROCKWELL CITY, IA, 50579 |
(712) 297-8422
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROCKWELL CITY, IA US, located 12.7 miles from ZCTA5 50538. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5° | 8.4° | 17.4° | 0.76" | 7.4" |
| February | 31.4° | 12.3° | 21.8° | 0.99" | 7.6" |
| March | 45.1° | 24.4° | 34.7° | 1.99" | 4.9" |
| April | 59.2° | 35.6° | 47.4° | 3.76" | 1.9" |
| May | 70.0° | 48.7° | 59.4° | 5.02" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.6° | 59.5° | 69.6° | 5.04" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.9° | 62.9° | 72.9° | 3.54" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.7° | 60.5° | 70.6° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.0° | 51.1° | 63.0° | 2.95" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.2° | 38.4° | 50.3° | 2.35" | 0.6" |
| November | 45.8° | 25.4° | 35.6° | 1.48" | 2.4" |
| December | 32.0° | 14.8° | 23.4° | 1.34" | 7.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnhamville city | City | 1.3 mi | — |
| Rinard city | City | 4.7 mi | — |
| Lohrville city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Somers city | City | 6.6 mi | — |
| Gowrie city | City | 7.3 mi | — |
| Callender city | City | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 50538. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.