50524 ZIP Code — Clare, IA

Webster County, Iowa

ZIP code 50524 is located in Clare, Iowa, within Webster County. It covers approximately 57.18 square miles and serves a population of 523 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50524

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,667. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 31% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50524 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

523

population

57.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50524 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50524

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clare	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50518 Barnum (5.8 mi) 50541 Gilmore City (9.2 mi) 50516 Badger (9.3 mi) 50563 Manson (10.9 mi) 50548 Humboldt (11 mi) 50566 Moorland (11.3 mi) 50529 Dakota City (11.5 mi) 50501 Fort Dodge (11.7 mi) 50571 Palmer (12 mi) 50520 Bradgate (13 mi) 50582 Rutland (13.6 mi) 50586 Somers (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	523
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	187

Geography
Land area	57.18 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.5914
Longitude	-94.3346
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	28.3%	48.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	13.5%	2.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

523

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$84,667

Median household income

$41,624

Per capita income

$182,500

Median home value

$625

Median monthly rent

88.6%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

194

Housing units

29.4%

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	142	27.2%
18 and over	381	72.8%
65 and over	109	20.8%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	514	98.3%
Two or more races	6	1.1%
Black or African American	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.3%	48.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	13.5%	2.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 3.3%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 31.4%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	3.3%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	31.4%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$84,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 40.3%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,500
Median rent / month	$625
Owner occupied	88.6%
Renter occupied	11.4%
Vacant	3.7%
Single-family detached	93.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	17.0%
1950–1959	18.3%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	36.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	29.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	17.6%
2 vehicles	50.5%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.7%
Electricity	1.9%
Propane / LP gas	82.9%
Fuel oil	5.2%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	139	66.2%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	25	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	44	21.0%
Households with children under 18	59	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	42.9%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.7%	16.1%
Married	77.8%	64.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	10.9%
Divorced	10.8%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 21.8%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 23.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.9%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	29.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.0%
Kindergarten	5	5.2%
Elementary school	59	60.8%
High school	18	18.6%
College / grad school	14	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Construction 15.0%

Transportation & utilities 13.1%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Professional & management 8.2%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Public administration 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Information 1.9%

Retail trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.6%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	7.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.4%
Government	24.7%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	14.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 3.5%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	49.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.9%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	472	90.2%
Spanish	3	0.6%
Other Indo-European	3	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	519	99.2%
Born in same state	519	99.2%
Born in different state	485	92.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.8%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	67	12.8%
Polish	23	4.4%
French	16	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	11	2.1%
Arab	5	1%
English	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50524

What city is ZIP code 50524 in?

ZIP code 50524 is primarily assigned to Clare, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50524 in?

ZIP code 50524 falls within Webster County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50524 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 50524 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50524?

The median home value in ZIP code 50524 is $182,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 50524?

ZIP code 50524 has an estimated population of 523 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50524?

The median household income in ZIP code 50524 is $84,667, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50524 in?

ZIP code 50524 observes the CST timezone.