50533 ZIP Code — Eagle Grove, IA

Wright County, Iowa

ZIP code 50533 is located in Eagle Grove, Iowa, within Wright County. It covers approximately 97.66 square miles and serves a population of 3,931 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50533

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 $98,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $59,410. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50533 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,931

population

97.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50533 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50533

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50533. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eagle Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50599 Woolstock (6.3 mi) 50591 Thor (7 mi) 50594 Vincent (7 mi) 50525 Clarion (9.7 mi) 50542 Goldfield (10 mi) 50526 Clarion (10.9 mi) 50516 Badger (12.5 mi) 50532 Duncombe (13.6 mi) 50577 Renwick (14.7 mi) 50595 Webster City (14.7 mi) 50529 Dakota City (15.6 mi) 50034 Blairsburg (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,931
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	97.66 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.6447
Longitude	-93.9118
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	41.9%	48.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	15.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.7%	2.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,931

Population

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$59,410

Median household income

$30,486

Per capita income

$98,200

Median home value

$841

Median monthly rent

69.3%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

1,215

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

160

Under 5

129

173

5–9

140

141

10–14

114

203

15–19

164

114

20–24

263

25–34

212

299

35–44

242

209

45–54

169

126

55–59

102

155

60–64

126

171

65–74

138

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,145	29.1%
18 and over	2,786	70.9%
65 and over	597	15.2%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.5%

Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

Other race 7.8%

Two or more races 7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,279	74.5%
Hispanic or Latino	469	10.7%
Other race	344	7.8%
Two or more races	308	7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	48.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	15.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.7%	2.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$59,410

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 38.4%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 3.1%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,200
Median rent / month	$841
Owner occupied	69.3%
Renter occupied	30.7%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	88.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	0.4%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	20.3%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	48.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	25.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.5%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.4%
Electricity	11.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	662	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	142	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	303	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	416	27.3%
Households with children under 18	593	38.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	397	26.1%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.1%	33.1%
Married	46.1%	45.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	1.8%	10.6%
Divorced	12.9%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	8.1%
Kindergarten	40	4.0%
Elementary school	439	44.2%
High school	323	32.5%
College / grad school	111	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Retail trade 14.6%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Professional & management 12.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Construction 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Information 2.9%

Other services 2.9%

Public administration 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	5.6%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	5.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 21.0%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 36.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	168	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,642	92.6%
Spanish	329	9.0%
Other Indo-European	329	9.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,657	93.0%
Born in same state	3,653	92.9%
Born in different state	3,241	82.4%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	274	7.0%
Not a US citizen	39	14.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	452	11.5%
French	311	7.9%
Italian	215	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	56	1.4%
English	41	1%
Dutch	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50533

What city is ZIP code 50533 in?

ZIP code 50533 is primarily assigned to Eagle Grove, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50533 in?

ZIP code 50533 falls within Wright County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50533?

19% of residents in ZIP code 50533 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50533?

The median home value in ZIP code 50533 is $98,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 50533?

ZIP code 50533 has an estimated population of 3,931 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50533?

The median household income in ZIP code 50533 is $59,410, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50533 in?

ZIP code 50533 observes the CST timezone.