50554 ZIP Code — Laurens, IA

Pocahontas County, Iowa

ZIP code 50554 is located in Laurens, Iowa, within Pocahontas County. It covers approximately 92.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,674 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 50554

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 $81,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,912. 40% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50554 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,674

population

92.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50554 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50554

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50554. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laurens	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50546 Havelock (6.7 mi) 50565 Marathon (8.4 mi) 50510 Albert City (9.2 mi) 50527 Curlew (10.7 mi) 50574 Pocahontas (11.8 mi) 51366 Webb (13.2 mi) 50515 Ayrshire (13.7 mi) 50562 Mallard (13.7 mi) 50568 Newell (14.6 mi) 50581 Rolfe (15.5 mi) 50540 Fonda (16.1 mi) 50576 Rembrandt (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,674
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	92.26 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	42.8221
Longitude	-94.8456
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	712

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	45.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	36.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	14.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	3.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,674

Population

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$61,912

Median household income

$34,225

Per capita income

$81,300

Median home value

$732

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

677

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

119

25–34

115

106

35–44

103

108

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	322	19.2%
18 and over	1,352	80.8%
65 and over	387	23.1%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,639	96.7%
Two or more races	29	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	21	1.2%
Asian	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	45.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	36.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	14.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	3.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$61,912

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.7%

$50k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,300
Median rent / month	$732
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	92.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	18.1%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	41.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.0%
Electricity	23.8%
Propane / LP gas	21.3%
Fuel oil	1.2%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	391	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	69	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	116	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	152	20.9%
Households with children under 18	150	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	254	34.9%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	9.4%
Married	57.2%	64.3%
Separated	2.1%	0.4%
Widowed	1.1%	14.2%
Divorced	14.4%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	15.6%
Kindergarten	12	5.4%
Elementary school	107	47.8%
High school	55	24.6%
College / grad school	15	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.5%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Retail trade 10.8%

Construction 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Other services 5.2%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Professional & management 2.2%

Public administration 1.4%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	22.7%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 16.1%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 21.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	8.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	10.9%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.8%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,579	94.3%
Spanish	39	2.5%
Other Indo-European	30	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,637	97.8%
Born in same state	1,626	97.1%
Born in different state	1,393	83.2%
Foreign born	11	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	37	2.2%
Not a US citizen	10	27.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	267	15.9%
French	148	8.8%
Polish	70	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	66	3.9%
English	47	2.8%
Dutch	42	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50554

What city is ZIP code 50554 in?

ZIP code 50554 is primarily assigned to Laurens, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50554 in?

ZIP code 50554 falls within Pocahontas County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50554 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 50554 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50554?

The median home value in ZIP code 50554 is $81,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 50554?

ZIP code 50554 has an estimated population of 1,674 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50554?

The median household income in ZIP code 50554 is $61,912, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50554 in?

ZIP code 50554 observes the CST timezone.