50532 ZIP Code — Duncombe, IA

Webster County, Iowa

ZIP code 50532 is located in Duncombe, Iowa, within Webster County. It covers approximately 75.45 square miles and serves a population of 877 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50532

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 $187,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,739. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50532 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

877

population

75.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50532 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50532

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50532. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Duncombe	Acceptable
Duncombe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50557 Lehigh (7.2 mi) 50594 Vincent (9 mi) 50501 Fort Dodge (9.2 mi) 50595 Webster City (9.9 mi) 50516 Badger (12.4 mi) 50599 Woolstock (12.7 mi) 50530 Dayton (13.1 mi) 50249 Stratford (13.3 mi) 50533 Eagle Grove (13.6 mi) 50591 Thor (15 mi) 50566 Moorland (15.2 mi) 50523 Callender (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	877
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	187

Geography
Land area	75.45 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	42.4641
Longitude	-94.0169
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	50.6%	48.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

877

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$65,739

Median household income

$30,850

Per capita income

$187,500

Median home value

$619

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

299

Housing units

14.4%

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	162	18.5%
18 and over	715	81.5%
65 and over	124	14.1%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.9%

Two or more races 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

Asian 1.5%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	775	81.9%
Two or more races	78	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	69	7.3%
Asian	14	1.5%
Black or African American	10	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	48.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 23.2%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.2%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$65,739

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 30.1%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,500
Median rent / month	$619
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	24.5%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	33.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	16.5%
2 vehicles	49.6%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.8%
Electricity	11.5%
Propane / LP gas	42.3%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	3.9%
No fuel used	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	220	61.6%
Cohabiting couple	31	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	49	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	57	16.0%
Households with children under 18	76	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	87	24.4%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	14.1%
Married	56.1%	67.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	11.7%
Divorced	4.3%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 17.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	5.1%
Kindergarten	8	4.0%
Elementary school	87	43.9%
High school	68	34.3%
College / grad school	25	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.9%

Transportation & utilities 17.9%

Retail trade 17.4%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Construction 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Information 3.4%

Professional & management 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.9%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.5%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 23.8%

Married-couple families 32.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.9%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.0%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	0.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	847	96.6%
Spanish	14	1.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	14	1.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	859	97.9%
Born in same state	859	97.9%
Born in different state	746	85.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	18	2.1%
Not a US citizen	14	77.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	10.3%
Polish	90	10.3%
French	49	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	2.1%
Dutch	16	1.8%
English	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50532

What city is ZIP code 50532 in?

ZIP code 50532 is primarily assigned to Duncombe, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50532 in?

ZIP code 50532 falls within Webster County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50532?

19% of residents in ZIP code 50532 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50532?

14% 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 50532?

The median home value in ZIP code 50532 is $187,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 50532?

ZIP code 50532 has an estimated population of 877 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50532 in?

ZIP code 50532 observes the CST timezone.