50530 ZIP Code — Dayton, IA

Webster County, Iowa

ZIP code 50530 is located in Dayton, Iowa, within Webster County. It covers approximately 62.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,230 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50530

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 $129,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $73,385. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50530 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,230

population

62.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50530 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50530

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50530. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dayton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50557 Lehigh (6 mi) 50544 Harcourt (6.2 mi) 50249 Stratford (7.3 mi) 50223 Pilot Mound (7.6 mi) 50543 Gowrie (11.9 mi) 50217 Paton (12.6 mi) 50532 Duncombe (13.1 mi) 50523 Callender (14.4 mi) 50246 Stanhope (14.5 mi) 50501 Fort Dodge (14.6 mi) 50064 Dana (15.1 mi) 50212 Ogden (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,230
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	187

Geography
Land area	62.72 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	42.2754
Longitude	-94.0481
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	38.2%	48.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	46.4%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,230

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$73,385

Median household income

$36,381

Per capita income

$129,600

Median home value

$617

Median monthly rent

71.6%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

421

Housing units

19.7%

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	282	22.9%
18 and over	948	77.1%
65 and over	278	22.6%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 1.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,206	98%
Two or more races	14	1.1%
Black or African American	6	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.2%	48.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	46.4%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 9.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	9.9%
Median income	$73,385

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.1%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,600
Median rent / month	$617
Owner occupied	71.6%
Renter occupied	28.4%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	15.1%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	40.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.6%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	36.8%
4 bedrooms	23.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	23.7%
3 or more	44.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.4%
Electricity	8.9%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	296	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	24	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	83	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	94	18.9%
Households with children under 18	190	38.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	180	36.2%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	25.9%
Married	59.8%	57.1%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	12.0%
Divorced	10.6%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.6%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.9%
Kindergarten	17	5.2%
Elementary school	133	40.5%
High school	140	42.7%
College / grad school	35	10.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.4%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Other services 7.5%

Professional & management 5.1%

Retail trade 4.2%

Construction 1.1%

Public administration 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	21.8%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.6%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	13.7%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	22.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,208	98.2%
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)	1,223	99.4%
Born in same state	1,223	99.4%
Born in different state	1,079	87.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.6%
Not a US citizen	3	42.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	164	13.3%
Polish	137	11.1%
French	103	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	41	3.3%
English	37	3%
Dutch	24	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50530

What city is ZIP code 50530 in?

ZIP code 50530 is primarily assigned to Dayton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50530 in?

ZIP code 50530 falls within Webster County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50530 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 50530 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50530?

The median home value in ZIP code 50530 is $129,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 50530?

ZIP code 50530 has an estimated population of 1,230 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50530?

The median household income in ZIP code 50530 is $73,385, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50530 in?

ZIP code 50530 observes the CST timezone.