50521 ZIP Code — Burnside, IA
Webster County, Iowa
ZIP code 50521 is located in Burnside, Iowa, within Webster County. It covers approximately 1.22 square miles and serves a population of 17 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
17
population
1.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50521 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50521
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50521. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Burnside | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17 |
| Population density | 14 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 187 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3251 |
| Longitude | -94.0671 |
| 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 | 100.0% | 48.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 33.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 16.1% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
17
Population
14
People per sq mi
0.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$0
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
10
Housing units
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
0
45–54
13
0
60–64
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 17 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 0.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.5%
Two or more races
23.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 76.5% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 23.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 48.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 33.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 16.1% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
76.5%
$15k–$25k
23.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 76.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 23.5% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 37.0% |
| Single-family detached | 37.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 48.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 37.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 63.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 100.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 17 | 100.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 76.5% | 0.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 23.5% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
23.5%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
76.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 76.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
76.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
76.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.5% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 76.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 76.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 76.5% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 100.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 17 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 17 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 17 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 13 | 76.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 100.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50521
What city is ZIP code 50521 in?
ZIP code 50521 is primarily assigned to Burnside, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50521 in?
ZIP code 50521 falls within Webster County, Iowa.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50521?
77% of residents in ZIP code 50521 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 50521?
77% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 50521?
ZIP code 50521 has an estimated population of 17 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 50521 in?
ZIP code 50521 observes the CST timezone.