50566 ZIP Code — Moorland, IA

Webster County, Iowa

ZIP code 50566 is located in Moorland, Iowa, within Webster County. It covers approximately 36.11 square miles and serves a population of 454 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50566

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 $166,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,607) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

454

population

36.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50566 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50566

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50566. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moorland	Acceptable
Moorland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50523 Callender (4.1 mi) 50501 Fort Dodge (6.1 mi) 50518 Barnum (7.1 mi) 50586 Somers (7.7 mi) 50543 Gowrie (10.2 mi) 50524 Clare (11.3 mi) 50538 Farnhamville (12.3 mi) 50563 Manson (13.1 mi) 50544 Harcourt (14.2 mi) 50557 Lehigh (14.6 mi) 50516 Badger (15 mi) 50532 Duncombe (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	454
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	187

Geography
Land area	36.11 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.4285
Longitude	-94.3104
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	22.9%	48.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	51.4%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	9.5%	2.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

454

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$61,607

Median household income

$40,854

Per capita income

$166,700

Median home value

$1,075

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

186

Housing units

23.2%

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	82	18.1%
18 and over	372	81.9%
65 and over	79	17.4%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 2.2%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	442	97.4%
Two or more races	10	2.2%
Black or African American	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.9%	48.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	51.4%	33.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	9.5%	2.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$61,607

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.2%

$50k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 27.4%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 17.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,700
Median rent / month	$1,075
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	96.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.7%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	1.9%
1970–1979	2.4%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	21.3%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	43.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	31.8%
4 bedrooms	32.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	11.6%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	41.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.3%
Electricity	4.2%
Propane / LP gas	61.9%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	95	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	40	21.2%
Male householder, no spouse	36	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	18	9.5%
Households with children under 18	61	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	29.6%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.8%	6.3%
Married	43.3%	58.9%
Separated	0.5%	1.1%
Widowed	8.8%	3.4%
Divorced	3.7%	30.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.3%
Kindergarten	10	11.6%
Elementary school	26	30.2%
High school	30	34.9%
College / grad school	18	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.5%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Retail trade 7.4%

Professional & management 3.9%

Other services 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Public administration 3.5%

Construction 1.3%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	8.3%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	0.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.2%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 21.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.8%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	7.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.5%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	438	96.5%
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)	452	99.6%
Born in same state	450	99.1%
Born in different state	404	89.0%
Foreign born	2	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	84	18.5%
Polish	39	8.6%
English	29	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	5.3%
Arab	11	2.4%
Dutch	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50566

What city is ZIP code 50566 in?

ZIP code 50566 is primarily assigned to Moorland, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50566 in?

ZIP code 50566 falls within Webster County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50566 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 50566 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50566?

The median home value in ZIP code 50566 is $166,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 50566?

ZIP code 50566 has an estimated population of 454 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50566?

The median household income in ZIP code 50566 is $61,607, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50566 in?

ZIP code 50566 observes the CST timezone.