50529 ZIP Code — Dakota City, IA

Humboldt County, Iowa

ZIP code 50529 is located in Dakota City, Iowa, within Humboldt County. It covers approximately 0.51 square miles and serves a population of 966 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50529

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 $112,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,583.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50529 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

966

population

0.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50529 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50529

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50529. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dakota City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50548 Humboldt (1 mi) 50582 Rutland (6.6 mi) 50516 Badger (8.1 mi) 50591 Thor (8.6 mi) 50520 Bradgate (10.1 mi) 50558 Livermore (10.3 mi) 50524 Clare (11.5 mi) 50541 Gilmore City (12 mi) 50594 Vincent (12.4 mi) 50519 Bode (13.1 mi) 50542 Goldfield (13.3 mi) 50577 Renwick (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	966
Population density	1,894 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	0.51 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.7239
Longitude	-94.1987
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	48.2%	42.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	34.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	19.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

966

Population

1,894

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$64,583

Median household income

$29,584

Per capita income

$112,100

Median home value

$874

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

337

Housing units

8.3%

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	292	30.2%
18 and over	674	69.8%
65 and over	107	11.1%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.1%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	857	86.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	70	7.1%
Two or more races	24	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	23	2.3%
Other race	12	1.2%
Black or African American	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	42.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	34.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	19.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$64,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 32.9%

$100k–$150k 25.7%

$150k–$200k 27.4%

$200k–$300k 4.9%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,100
Median rent / month	$874
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	97.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	34.2%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	13.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.7%
Electricity	33.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	201	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	40	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	73	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	77	19.7%
Households with children under 18	124	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	19.2%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	20.0%
Married	53.6%	58.6%
Separated	0.2%	2.9%
Widowed	1.2%	6.1%
Divorced	8.2%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 28.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	11.0%
Kindergarten	25	9.8%
Elementary school	104	40.8%
High school	80	31.4%
College / grad school	18	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Retail trade 19.6%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Construction 8.7%

Other services 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Public administration 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Professional & management 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	25.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.6%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	20.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	15.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.9

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 7.9%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 56.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.7%
Retirement income	7.9%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	23.1%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.7%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	33.9%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	886	91.7%
Spanish	78	8.8%
Other Indo-European	10	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.5%
Other languages	64	7.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	892	92.3%
Born in same state	892	92.3%
Born in different state	805	83.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	74	7.7%
Not a US citizen	51	68.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	150	15.5%
Polish	125	12.9%
French	62	6.4%
Dutch	36	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	2.8%
Arab	25	2.6%
German	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50529

What city is ZIP code 50529 in?

ZIP code 50529 is primarily assigned to Dakota City, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50529 in?

ZIP code 50529 falls within Humboldt County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50529 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 50529 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50529?

8% 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 50529?

The median home value in ZIP code 50529 is $112,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 50529?

ZIP code 50529 has an estimated population of 966 residents, with a density of 1,905 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50529 in?

ZIP code 50529 observes the CST timezone.