50101 ZIP Code — Galt, IA
Wright County, Iowa
ZIP code 50101 is located in Galt, Iowa, within Wright County. It covers approximately 10.13 square miles and serves a population of 68 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
68
population
10.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50101 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50101
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50101. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Galt | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 68 |
| Population density | 7 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 197 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.13 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6844 |
| Longitude | -93.6222 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 641 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 66.7% | 48.9% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 33.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.3% | 15.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
68
Population
7
People per sq mi
43.6
Median age
$158,750
Median household income
$41,749
Per capita income
$43,300
Median home value
$783
Median monthly rent
53.8%
Home ownership
19.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
18
Housing units
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
3
2
5–9
2
3
10–14
4
4
15–19
4
1
25–34
2
7
35–44
8
8
45–54
9
1
55–59
1
2
65–74
2
1
75–84
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22 | 32.4% |
| 18 and over | 46 | 67.6% |
| 65 and over | 6 | 8.8% |
| Median age | 43.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 66.7% | 48.9% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 33.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.3% | 15.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
26.9%
$50k–$75k
11.5%
$150k–$200k
53.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 26.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 53.8% |
| Median income | $158,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
78.6%
$50k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
7.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $43,300 |
| Median rent / month | $783 |
| Owner occupied | 53.8% |
| Renter occupied | 46.2% |
| Vacant | 13.3% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 60.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 66.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 26.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 76.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.7% |
| Electricity | 3.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 88.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 18 | 69.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3 | 11.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5 | 19.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12 | 46.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3 | 11.5% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 13.6% | 20.7% |
| Married | 86.4% | 69.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
9.3%
HS graduate
20.9%
Some college, no degree
14.0%
Associate's degree
2.3%
Bachelor's degree
51.2%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 51.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2 | 10.5% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 8 | 42.1% |
| High school | 8 | 42.1% |
| College / grad school | 1 | 5.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
25.7%
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Finance & real estate
20.0%
Construction
17.1%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Professional & management
2.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 68.6% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 22.9% |
| Production & transportation | 8.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 60.0% |
| Government | 17.1% |
| Self-employed | 22.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 97.1% |
| Carpool | 2.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.7 |
Poverty
All people
19.1%
Under 18 years
50.0%
18 and over
4.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 11.5% |
| Retirement income | 7.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| High blood pressure | 38.6% |
| High cholesterol | 38.0% |
| Diabetes | 13.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 27.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 65.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 29.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% |
| 18–64 years | 37.5% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.5% |
| Public insurance | 27.9% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 62 | 91.2% |
| Spanish | 12 | 19.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 12 | 19.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 56 | 82.4% |
| Born in same state | 53 | 77.9% |
| Born in different state | 39 | 57.4% |
| Foreign born | 3 | 4.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 12 | 17.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2 | 16.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 11 | 16.2% |
| Arab | 7 | 10.3% |
| English | 6 | 8.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2 | 2.9% |
| Polish | 1 | 1.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 92.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50101
What city is ZIP code 50101 in?
ZIP code 50101 is primarily assigned to Galt, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50101 in?
ZIP code 50101 falls within Wright County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50101 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 50101 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50101?
19% of residents in ZIP code 50101 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 50101?
51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50101?
The median household income in ZIP code 50101 is $158,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50101 in?
ZIP code 50101 observes the CST timezone.