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Worth County
Fertile, IA
50434
50434 ZIP Code — Fertile, IA
Worth County, Iowa
ZIP code 50434 is located in
Fertile ,
Iowa ,
within Worth County .
It covers approximately 10.06 square miles and serves a population of
448 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 641 .
About ZIP code 50434
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $39,375. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
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.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.
Overall, ZIP code 50434 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
448
Population density
45 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
195
Geography
Land area
10.06 sq mi
Water area
0.09 sq mi
Latitude
43.2743
Longitude
-93.4531
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
641
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.5%
42.3%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
18.9%
35.1%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
14.6%
19.2%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.3%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$39,375
Median household income
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 56 12.5% 18 and over 392 87.5% 65 and over 78 17.4% Median age 57.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 446 99.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.5%
42.3%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
18.9%
35.1%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
14.6%
19.2%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.3%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 35.2% $10k–$15k 0.4% $15k–$25k 2.6% $25k–$35k 7.5% $35k–$50k 11.2% $50k–$75k 9.7% $75k–$100k 11.6% $100k–$150k 15.0% $150k–$200k 4.9% $200k+ 1.9% Median income $39,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $831 Owner occupied 92.1% Renter occupied 7.9% Vacant 9.8% Single-family detached 65.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 31.8% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 1.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.0% 2000–2009 3.7% 1990–1999 32.8% 1980–1989 2.7% 1970–1979 5.7% 1960–1969 10.8% 1950–1959 6.8% 1940–1949 7.1% 1939 or earlier 28.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.7% 2 bedrooms 15.5% 3 bedrooms 65.9% 4 bedrooms 10.5% 5+ bedrooms 3.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.9% 1 vehicle 45.7% 2 vehicles 30.0% 3 or more 22.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 52.8% Electricity 6.0% Propane / LP gas 41.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 115 43.1% Cohabiting couple 4 1.5% Male householder, no spouse 120 44.9% Female householder, no spouse 28 10.5% Households with children under 18 31 11.6% Households with seniors (65+) 50 18.7% Average household size 1.68
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 12.0% 13.0% Married 48.4% 65.6% Separated 0.4% 0.0% Widowed 36.4% 10.4% Divorced 2.8% 11.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Graduate / professional
1.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.4% Bachelor's or higher 18.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 3.6% Kindergarten 6 10.7% Elementary school 26 46.4% High school 14 25.0% College / grad school 8 14.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.1%
Public administration
6.5%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Professional & management
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.1% Service 8.8% Sales & office 24.0% Natural resources & construction 17.1% Production & transportation 22.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.4% Government 13.8% Self-employed 8.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.7% Carpool 8.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 10.6% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 27.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 21.7% Retirement income 14.2% Supplemental Security 1.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 36.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.0% High blood pressure 32.2% High cholesterol 33.2% Diabetes 9.4% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 24.1% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 6.1% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.9% Binge drinking 22.3% No physical activity 23.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.6% Depression 17.4% Fair or poor health 11.4% Poor mental health 12.9% Poor physical health 8.9% No health insurance 9.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.5% Visited dentist 71.2% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 10.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 24 6.1%
Disability % Any disability 35.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 42.0% 65 and over 34.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.3% Public insurance 45.8% No insurance 1.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 437 97.5% 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) 448 100.0% Born in same state 448 100.0% Born in different state 363 81.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 120 26.8% Polish 75 16.7% French 23 5.1%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 16 3.6% English 10 2.2% Arab 6 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 59.6% Internet access 60.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50434
What city is ZIP code 50434 in?
ZIP code 50434 is primarily assigned to Fertile, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50434 in?
ZIP code 50434 falls within Worth County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50434 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 50434 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50434?
23% of residents in ZIP code 50434 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50434?
The median household income in ZIP code 50434 is $39,375, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 50434?
ZIP code 50434 has an estimated population of 448 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 50434 in?
ZIP code 50434 observes the CST timezone.
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