50071 ZIP Code — Dows, IA

Wright County, Iowa

ZIP code 50071 is located in Dows, Iowa, within Wright County. It covers approximately 111.28 square miles and serves a population of 889 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50071

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 $70,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,250. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50071 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

889
population
111.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50071 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50071

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Dows Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50470 Rowan (8.2 mi) 50452 Latimer (10.4 mi) 50006 Alden (10.8 mi) 50271 Williams (10.9 mi) 50420 Alexander (11.7 mi) 50034 Blairsburg (12.1 mi) 50526 Clarion (13.3 mi) 50525 Clarion (14.2 mi) 50421 Belmond (14.6 mi) 50126 Iowa Falls (15.6 mi) 50441 Hampton (15.7 mi) 50599 Woolstock (17.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 889
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 197
Geography
Land area 111.28 sq mi
Water area 0.12 sq mi
Latitude 42.6445
Longitude -93.4986
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 55.4% 48.9% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 21.7% 33.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 21.3% 15.3% 21.5%
Over $200k 1.6% 2.5% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

889
Population
8
People per sq mi
41.8
Median age
$66,250
Median household income
$36,393
Per capita income
$70,000
Median home value
$617
Median monthly rent
80.7%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
379
Housing units
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
22
Under 5
22
23
5–9
24
30
10–14
31
32
15–19
34
45
20–24
47
44
25–34
45
37
35–44
39
31
45–54
32
50
55–59
52
26
60–64
27
46
65–74
48
31
75–84
33
19
85+
19
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1818721.0%
18 and over70279.0%
65 and over19622.0%
Median age41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Other race 1.6%
Two or more races 1.2%
GroupCount%
White86394.3%
Hispanic or Latino262.8%
Other race151.6%
Two or more races111.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 55.4% 48.9% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 21.7% 33.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 21.3% 15.3% 21.5%
Over $200k 1.6% 2.5% 5.0%
Under $10k 3.5%
$10k–$15k 3.7%
$15k–$25k 5.8%
$25k–$35k 8.6%
$35k–$50k 21.0%
$50k–$75k 9.5%
$75k–$100k 14.1%
$100k–$150k 17.9%
$150k–$200k 12.7%
$200k+ 3.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.5%
$10k–$15k3.7%
$15k–$25k5.8%
$25k–$35k8.6%
$35k–$50k21.0%
$50k–$75k9.5%
$75k–$100k14.1%
$100k–$150k17.9%
$150k–$200k12.7%
$200k+3.2%
Median income$66,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.9%
$50k–$100k 30.7%
$100k–$150k 13.2%
$150k–$200k 3.2%
$200k–$300k 11.1%
$300k–$500k 2.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$70,000
Median rent / month$617
Owner occupied80.7%
Renter occupied19.3%
Vacant22.2%
Single-family detached92.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.3%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)2.76

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20190.9%
2000–20095.4%
1990–19991.8%
1980–19893.1%
1970–197913.5%
1960–19693.8%
1950–19592.7%
1940–19494.5%
1939 or earlier63.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.4%
1 bedroom4.7%
2 bedrooms24.0%
3 bedrooms50.2%
4 bedrooms13.0%
5+ bedrooms7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.3%
1 vehicle24.5%
2 vehicles39.5%
3 or more33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.1%
Electricity20.5%
Propane / LP gas54.5%
Fuel oil9.5%
No fuel used2.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17550.4%
Cohabiting couple205.8%
Male householder, no spouse6318.2%
Female householder, no spouse8925.6%
Households with children under 187020.2%
Households with seniors (65+)12836.9%
Average household size2.56

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married36.1%27.9%
Married48.6%53.1%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed4.3%10.0%
Divorced10.9%8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%
Some HS, no diploma 5.2%
HS graduate 32.8%
Some college, no degree 28.7%
Associate's degree 10.9%
Bachelor's degree 18.7%
Graduate / professional 3.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.1%
Bachelor's or higher21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool158.0%
Kindergarten189.6%
Elementary school7138.0%
High school5227.8%
College / grad school3116.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.3%
Retail trade 21.2%
Agriculture & mining 18.4%
Education & healthcare 10.3%
Construction 5.8%
Wholesale trade 5.4%
Professional & management 4.7%
Transportation & utilities 3.6%
Public administration 2.8%
Finance & real estate 2.1%
Other services 1.3%
Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.8%
Service4.1%
Sales & office20.1%
Natural resources & construction13.7%
Production & transportation26.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.5%
Government7.5%
Self-employed15.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.6%
Carpool2.6%
Public transit1.1%
Walk2.6%
Work from home8.4%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)27.2

Poverty

All people 10.2%
Under 18 years 25.7%
18 and over 6.1%
Married-couple families 1.7%
Female-led households 15.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.3%
Retirement income26.5%
Supplemental Security2.6%
Cash public assistance4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP8.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.3%
High blood pressure39.2%
High cholesterol36.9%
Diabetes12.8%
Heart disease8.8%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis30.1%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer8.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.6%
Binge drinking17.8%
No physical activity27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.9%
Depression16.6%
Fair or poor health15.3%
Poor mental health12.4%
Poor physical health11.1%
No health insurance10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.1%
Visited dentist65.6%
Cholesterol screening90.7%
Teeth loss13.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans608.5%
Disability%
Any disability11.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.9%
65 and over23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.0%
Public insurance42.6%
No insurance7.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only84595.1%
Spanish30.4%
Other Indo-European30.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)88699.7%
Born in same state87298.1%
Born in different state74884.1%
Foreign born141.6%
Naturalized citizen30.3%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French687.6%
Polish596.6%
Arab384.3%
AncestryCount%
Italian374.2%
English212.4%
Dutch50.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.0%
Internet access94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50071

What city is ZIP code 50071 in?

ZIP code 50071 is primarily assigned to Dows, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50071 in?

ZIP code 50071 falls within Wright County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50071 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 50071 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50071?

The median home value in ZIP code 50071 is $70,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 50071?

ZIP code 50071 has an estimated population of 889 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50071?

The median household income in ZIP code 50071 is $66,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50071 in?

ZIP code 50071 observes the CST timezone.

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