50541 ZIP Code — Gilmore City, IA

Pocahontas County, Iowa

ZIP code 50541 is located in Gilmore City, Iowa, within Pocahontas County. It covers approximately 91.21 square miles and serves a population of 979 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50541

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 $97,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $52,885. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 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 50541 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

979

population

91.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50541 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50541

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50541. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gilmore City	Acceptable
Gilmore City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50520 Bradgate (5.6 mi) 50571 Palmer (7.9 mi) 50582 Rutland (9 mi) 50524 Clare (9.2 mi) 50581 Rolfe (10.6 mi) 50548 Humboldt (11 mi) 50529 Dakota City (12 mi) 50570 Ottosen (12.8 mi) 50574 Pocahontas (13 mi) 50518 Barnum (13.2 mi) 50563 Manson (13.2 mi) 50516 Badger (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	979
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	91.21 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	42.7036
Longitude	-94.4334
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	48.5%	45.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	36.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	14.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

979

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$52,885

Median household income

$29,164

Per capita income

$97,900

Median home value

$607

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

338

Housing units

13.5%

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	273	27.9%
18 and over	706	72.1%
65 and over	150	15.3%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Other race 3.8%

Two or more races 2.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	913	89.3%
Hispanic or Latino	43	4.2%
Other race	39	3.8%
Two or more races	21	2.1%
Black or African American	5	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	45.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	36.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	14.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$52,885

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.1%

$50k–$100k 31.1%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,900
Median rent / month	$607
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	4.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	1.3%
1990–1999	2.2%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	47.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	28.5%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.1%
Electricity	21.2%
Propane / LP gas	30.5%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	213	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	42	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	61	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	94	22.9%
Households with children under 18	126	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	26.1%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	20.5%
Married	61.5%	63.2%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	5.3%
Divorced	7.3%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	26.6%
Kindergarten	21	9.5%
Elementary school	111	50.0%
High school	10	4.5%
College / grad school	21	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.9%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Retail trade 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Construction 5.4%

Professional & management 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Other services 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.1

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 6.6%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 36.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	9.0%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	21.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	866	88.5%
Spanish	18	2.1%
Other Indo-European	16	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	950	97.0%
Born in same state	950	97.0%
Born in different state	800	81.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	3.0%
Not a US citizen	2	6.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	129	13.2%
Polish	92	9.4%
French	89	9.1%
Arab	31	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	14	1.4%
English	8	0.8%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50541

What city is ZIP code 50541 in?

ZIP code 50541 is primarily assigned to Gilmore City, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50541 in?

ZIP code 50541 falls within Humboldt County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50541?

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 50541?

The median home value in ZIP code 50541 is $97,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 50541?

ZIP code 50541 has an estimated population of 979 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50541?

The median household income in ZIP code 50541 is $52,885, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50541 in?

ZIP code 50541 observes the CST timezone.