50518 ZIP Code — Barnum, IA

Webster County, Iowa

ZIP code 50518 is located in Barnum, Iowa, within Webster County. It covers approximately 28.87 square miles and serves a population of 350 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50518

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,554. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50518 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

350

population

28.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50518 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50518

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50518. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barnum	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50524 Clare (5.8 mi) 50566 Moorland (7.1 mi) 50563 Manson (7.5 mi) 50586 Somers (8.9 mi) 50501 Fort Dodge (10.4 mi) 50523 Callender (11 mi) 50571 Palmer (12.4 mi) 50541 Gilmore City (13.2 mi) 50516 Badger (13.5 mi) 50579 Rockwell City (15.6 mi) 50575 Pomeroy (15.9 mi) 50538 Farnhamville (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	350
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	187

Geography
Land area	28.87 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.5160
Longitude	-94.3839
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	23.6%	48.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	64.8%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

350

Population

People per sq mi

27.4

Median age

$79,554

Median household income

$31,273

Per capita income

$138,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.4%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

124

Housing units

7.3%

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	138	39.4%
18 and over	212	60.6%
65 and over	21	6.0%
Median age	27.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Two or more races 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	340	97.1%
Two or more races	10	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.6%	48.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	64.8%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 0.8%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 52.4%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	0.8%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	52.4%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$79,554

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 27.4%

$150k–$200k 26.5%

$200k–$300k 8.5%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.4%
Renter occupied	5.6%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	95.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.0%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	22.1%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	17.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	15.3%
3 bedrooms	35.9%
4 bedrooms	22.9%
5+ bedrooms	20.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	12.1%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	48.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.5%
Propane / LP gas	92.7%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	33	26.6%
Female householder, no spouse	17	13.7%
Households with children under 18	73	58.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	13	10.5%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	28.3%
Married	50.4%	60.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.2%	4.0%
Divorced	14.6%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 34.6%

Bachelor's degree 1.6%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.3%
Kindergarten	32	40.5%
Elementary school	23	29.1%
High school	20	25.3%
College / grad school	3	3.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.9%

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Agriculture & mining 22.4%

Other services 8.5%

Retail trade 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Public administration 3.0%

Information 1.2%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Professional & management 1.2%

Construction 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.4%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	6.7%
Natural resources & construction	37.0%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.7%
Government	6.1%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	9.7%
Retirement income	8.9%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	2.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.0%
Public insurance	17.4%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	317	90.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	350	100.0%
Born in same state	350	100.0%
Born in different state	300	85.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	81	23.1%
Italian	41	11.7%
Dutch	7	2%
Polish	6	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	1.1%
German	1	0.3%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50518

What city is ZIP code 50518 in?

ZIP code 50518 is primarily assigned to Barnum, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50518 in?

ZIP code 50518 falls within Webster County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50518 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 50518 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 50518 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 50518 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50518?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50518?

The median home value in ZIP code 50518 is $138,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 50518 in?

ZIP code 50518 observes the CST timezone.