50501 ZIP Code — Fort Dodge, IA
Webster County, Iowa
ZIP code 50501 is located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, within Webster County. It covers approximately 152.16 square miles and serves a population of 28,530 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50501
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 $134,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $64,013. 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 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,530
population
152.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50501 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50501
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Dodge | Acceptable |
| Fort Dodge | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50566 Moorland (6.1 mi)
50523 Callender (8 mi)
50532 Duncombe (9.2 mi)
50557 Lehigh (10.4 mi)
50518 Barnum (10.4 mi)
50516 Badger (11 mi)
50524 Clare (11.7 mi)
50594 Vincent (12.7 mi)
50543 Gowrie (12.8 mi)
50586 Somers (13.8 mi)
50544 Harcourt (14.1 mi)
50530 Dayton (14.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,530 |
| Population density | 188 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 187 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 152.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.22 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4560 |
| Longitude | -94.1965 |
| 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 | 50.3% | 48.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 33.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.0% | 16.1% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
28,530
Population
188
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$64,013
Median household income
$32,912
Per capita income
$134,200
Median home value
$761
Median monthly rent
66.2%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
8,977
Housing units
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
857
Under 5
776
896
5–9
811
802
10–14
727
1,187
15–19
1,076
1,196
20–24
1,083
1,931
25–34
1,749
1,712
35–44
1,551
1,587
45–54
1,437
893
55–59
809
1,004
60–64
909
1,540
65–74
1,394
956
75–84
865
410
85+
372
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,931 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 22,599 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,537 | 19.4% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.5%
Two or more races
6.3%
Black or African American
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Other race
2.3%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,262 | 81.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,872 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,229 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,228 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 672 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 403 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 92 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.3% | 48.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 33.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.0% | 16.1% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $64,013 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.4%
$50k–$100k
28.1%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
20.8%
$200k–$300k
11.8%
$300k–$500k
9.0%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,200 |
| Median rent / month | $761 |
| Owner occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter occupied | 33.8% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 74.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 21.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.8% |
| Electricity | 24.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,483 | 37.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,246 | 10.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,746 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,492 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,893 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,916 | 32.7% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.1% | 29.9% |
| Married | 39.8% | 40.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 12.8% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 15.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
33.6%
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 371 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 336 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,457 | 36.7% |
| High school | 1,416 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,116 | 31.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.1%
Manufacturing
15.1%
Retail trade
13.0%
Construction
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Public administration
4.9%
Professional & management
4.3%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
3.7%
Other services
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.4% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.6% |
| Production & transportation | 18.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.2% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.7% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Work from home | 3.4% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.9 |
Poverty
All people
13.5%
Under 18 years
19.5%
18 and over
11.9%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
21.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.5% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 27.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 61.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.8% |
| Teeth loss | 16.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,755 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.0% |
| Public insurance | 42.5% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,897 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 528 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 109 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 159 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 133 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,654 | 96.9% |
| Born in same state | 27,511 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 21,422 | 75.1% |
| Foreign born | 143 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 876 | 3.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 212 | 24.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,124 | 10.9% |
| French | 2,151 | 7.5% |
| Polish | 1,700 | 6% |
| Arab | 1,119 | 3.9% |
| English | 400 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 314 | 1.1% |
| Norwegian | 25 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 13 | 0% |
| German | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.9% |
| Internet access | 88.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50501
What city is ZIP code 50501 in?
ZIP code 50501 is primarily assigned to Fort Dodge, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50501 in?
ZIP code 50501 falls within Webster County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50501?
The median home value in ZIP code 50501 is $134,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 50501?
ZIP code 50501 has an estimated population of 28,530 residents, with a density of 188 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50501?
The median household income in ZIP code 50501 is $64,013, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50501 in?
ZIP code 50501 observes the CST timezone.