50516 ZIP Code — Badger, IA

Webster County, Iowa

ZIP code 50516 is located in Badger, Iowa, within Webster County. It covers approximately 25.82 square miles and serves a population of 708 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50516

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,844. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50516 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

708

population

25.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50516 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50516

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50516. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Badger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50594 Vincent (6.4 mi) 50591 Thor (7.4 mi) 50529 Dakota City (8.1 mi) 50548 Humboldt (8.5 mi) 50524 Clare (9.3 mi) 50501 Fort Dodge (11 mi) 50532 Duncombe (12.4 mi) 50533 Eagle Grove (12.5 mi) 50518 Barnum (13.5 mi) 50582 Rutland (14.1 mi) 50566 Moorland (15 mi) 50541 Gilmore City (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	708
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	187

Geography
Land area	25.82 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	42.6123
Longitude	-94.1530
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	515

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	48.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

708

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$69,844

Median household income

$34,749

Per capita income

$116,800

Median home value

$709

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

276

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	150	21.2%
18 and over	558	78.8%
65 and over	171	24.2%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	699	98.5%
Asian	5	0.7%
Black or African American	2	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.3%
Two or more races	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	48.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.2%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 2.3%

$50k–$75k 28.3%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	2.3%
$50k–$75k	28.3%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$69,844

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 37.2%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,800
Median rent / month	$709
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	3.1%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.4%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	26.5%
1960–1969	18.7%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	18.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	13.1%
3 bedrooms	61.4%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.3%
Electricity	13.2%
Propane / LP gas	30.9%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	165	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	31	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	54	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	61	19.6%
Households with children under 18	74	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	38.3%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.3%	15.3%
Married	59.4%	63.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	15.7%
Divorced	21.5%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 29.5%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.9%
Kindergarten	8	5.8%
Elementary school	65	47.4%
High school	30	21.9%
College / grad school	30	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.5%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Construction 11.4%

Professional & management 10.9%

Retail trade 10.4%

Wholesale trade 8.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Public administration 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Other services 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	25.3%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	667	94.2%
Spanish	5	0.7%
Other Indo-European	5	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	691	97.6%
Born in same state	691	97.6%
Born in different state	587	82.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	2.4%
Not a US citizen	8	47.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	113	16%
Italian	84	11.9%
Polish	84	11.9%
English	26	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	0.8%
Dutch	4	0.6%
Irish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	95.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50516

What city is ZIP code 50516 in?

ZIP code 50516 is primarily assigned to Badger, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50516 in?

ZIP code 50516 falls within Webster County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50516 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 50516 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50516 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 50516 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50516?

The median home value in ZIP code 50516 is $116,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 50516?

ZIP code 50516 has an estimated population of 708 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50516 in?

ZIP code 50516 observes the CST timezone.