50557 ZIP Code — Lehigh, IA

Webster County, Iowa

ZIP code 50557 is located in Lehigh, Iowa, within Webster County. It covers approximately 47.91 square miles and serves a population of 763 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50557

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 $101,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,167. 38% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50557 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

763

population

47.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50557 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50557

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50557. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lehigh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50530 Dayton (6 mi) 50532 Duncombe (7.2 mi) 50249 Stratford (8.4 mi) 50544 Harcourt (9.9 mi) 50501 Fort Dodge (10.4 mi) 50595 Webster City (12.2 mi) 50523 Callender (13.4 mi) 50543 Gowrie (13.6 mi) 50223 Pilot Mound (13.6 mi) 50246 Stanhope (14.6 mi) 50566 Moorland (14.6 mi) 50594 Vincent (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	763
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	187

Geography
Land area	47.91 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	42.3616
Longitude	-94.0386
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	38.1%	48.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

763

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$71,167

Median household income

$36,813

Per capita income

$101,200

Median home value

$563

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

307

Housing units

16.7%

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	197	25.8%
18 and over	566	74.2%
65 and over	169	22.1%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.9%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	762	99.9%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	48.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 16.8%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	16.8%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	26.0%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$71,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.0%

$50k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,200
Median rent / month	$563
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	92.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	1.1%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	22.0%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	35.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	16.2%
2 vehicles	44.2%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.6%
Electricity	22.0%
Propane / LP gas	35.0%
Wood	2.3%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	151	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	40	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	120	34.7%
Female householder, no spouse	35	10.1%
Households with children under 18	81	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	38.2%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.5%	16.7%
Married	45.1%	58.3%
Separated	3.8%	2.1%
Widowed	2.0%	4.2%
Divorced	29.7%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 20.2%

Some college, no degree 34.1%

Associate's degree 21.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	14.6%
Kindergarten	9	6.6%
Elementary school	76	55.5%
High school	22	16.1%
College / grad school	10	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Retail trade 13.5%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Professional & management 9.3%

Construction 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Wholesale trade 7.3%

Public administration 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Information 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	9.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 11.2%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 42.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	16.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.7%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	712	93.3%
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)	763	100.0%
Born in same state	743	97.4%
Born in different state	679	89.0%
Foreign born	20	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	120	15.7%
French	96	12.6%
Arab	44	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	43	5.6%
English	11	1.4%
Dutch	6	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50557

What city is ZIP code 50557 in?

ZIP code 50557 is primarily assigned to Lehigh, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50557 in?

ZIP code 50557 falls within Webster County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50557 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 50557 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50557 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 50557 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50557?

The median home value in ZIP code 50557 is $101,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 50557?

ZIP code 50557 has an estimated population of 763 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50557 in?

ZIP code 50557 observes the CST timezone.