50571 ZIP Code — Palmer, IA

Pocahontas County, Iowa

ZIP code 50571 is located in Palmer, Iowa, within Pocahontas County. It covers approximately 47.28 square miles and serves a population of 254 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 50571

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 $52,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,625. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 50571 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

254
population
47.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50571 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50571

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City Status
Palmer Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50574 Pocahontas (7.6 mi) 50541 Gilmore City (7.9 mi) 50563 Manson (8 mi) 50575 Pomeroy (8.1 mi) 50524 Clare (12 mi) 50518 Barnum (12.4 mi) 50520 Bradgate (13.1 mi) 50540 Fonda (13.4 mi) 50581 Rolfe (13.6 mi) 50551 Jolley (14.6 mi) 50546 Havelock (16.6 mi) 50582 Rutland (16.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 254
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 151
Geography
Land area 47.28 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 42.6388
Longitude -94.5608
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 35.3% 45.5% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 41.8% 36.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 19.0% 14.5% 21.5%
Over $200k 3.9% 3.1% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

254
Population
5
People per sq mi
60.1
Median age
$67,625
Median household income
$59,381
Per capita income
$52,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
92.4%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
167
Housing units
7.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
5–9
9
4
10–14
5
8
15–19
10
3
20–24
4
4
25–34
4
11
35–44
12
17
45–54
20
4
55–59
4
13
60–64
15
16
65–74
20
10
75–84
12
19
85+
23
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 183112.2%
18 and over22387.8%
65 and over10039.4%
Median age60.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Other race 6.6%
Two or more races 3.3%
GroupCount%
White22782.8%
Hispanic or Latino207.3%
Other race186.6%
Two or more races93.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.3% 45.5% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 41.8% 36.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 19.0% 14.5% 21.5%
Over $200k 3.9% 3.1% 5.0%
Under $10k 5.1%
$10k–$15k 7.0%
$15k–$25k 1.9%
$25k–$35k 5.1%
$35k–$50k 14.0%
$50k–$75k 24.2%
$75k–$100k 19.7%
$100k–$150k 19.1%
$150k–$200k 0.6%
$200k+ 3.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.1%
$10k–$15k7.0%
$15k–$25k1.9%
$25k–$35k5.1%
$35k–$50k14.0%
$50k–$75k24.2%
$75k–$100k19.7%
$100k–$150k19.1%
$150k–$200k0.6%
$200k+3.2%
Median income$67,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.1%
$50k–$100k 42.1%
$100k–$150k 4.1%
$150k–$200k 6.2%
$200k–$300k 2.1%
$300k–$500k 3.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$52,600
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied92.4%
Renter occupied7.6%
Vacant12.3%
Single-family detached91.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)1.51

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20092.8%
1990–19990.0%
1980–19890.6%
1970–19798.4%
1960–196910.6%
1950–195914.5%
1940–194910.1%
1939 or earlier53.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.7%
2 bedrooms16.8%
3 bedrooms34.1%
4 bedrooms41.3%
5+ bedrooms1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.5%
1 vehicle47.1%
2 vehicles14.0%
3 or more34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity36.3%
Propane / LP gas51.6%
Fuel oil7.6%
Wood3.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4830.6%
Cohabiting couple10.6%
Male householder, no spouse5132.5%
Female householder, no spouse5736.3%
Households with children under 18138.3%
Households with seniors (65+)8654.8%
Average household size1.62

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.8%12.8%
Married50.0%43.6%
Separated0.0%1.7%
Widowed4.5%34.2%
Divorced18.8%7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%
Some HS, no diploma 10.3%
HS graduate 46.6%
Some college, no degree 24.5%
Associate's degree 8.8%
Bachelor's degree 4.9%
Graduate / professional 2.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.3%
Bachelor's or higher7.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool618.8%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school1753.1%
High school825.0%
College / grad school13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 31.6%
Education & healthcare 21.1%
Agriculture & mining 19.3%
Construction 5.3%
Retail trade 5.3%
Other services 5.3%
Wholesale trade 4.4%
Manufacturing 3.5%
Information 2.6%
Professional & management 0.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.8%
Service8.8%
Sales & office19.3%
Natural resources & construction14.9%
Production & transportation34.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.7%
Government4.4%
Self-employed14.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.2%
Carpool10.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.5%
Work from home7.0%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)32.5

Poverty

All people 15.4%
Under 18 years 29.0%
18 and over 13.5%
Married-couple families 10.4%
Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.9%
Retirement income33.1%
Supplemental Security0.6%
Cash public assistance4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP3.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.6%
High blood pressure36.9%
High cholesterol35.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis28.3%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer8.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.6%
Binge drinking20.4%
No physical activity25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.8%
Depression16.8%
Fair or poor health12.9%
Poor mental health12.6%
Poor physical health10.0%
No health insurance9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.1%
Visited dentist66.8%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss12.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans125.4%
Disability%
Any disability27.6%
Under 1822.6%
18–64 years8.9%
65 and over52.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.6%
Public insurance58.7%
No insurance2.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only254100.0%
Spanish41.6%
Other Indo-European41.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)24897.6%
Born in same state24696.9%
Born in different state22187.0%
Foreign born20.8%
Naturalized citizen62.4%
Not a US citizen233.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian4116.1%
Arab3011.8%
Dutch114.3%
AncestryCount%
French41.6%
English20.8%
Polish20.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access61.8%
Internet access84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50571

What city is ZIP code 50571 in?

ZIP code 50571 is primarily assigned to Palmer, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50571 in?

ZIP code 50571 falls within Pocahontas County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50571 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 50571 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 50571 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 50571 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50571?

7% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 50571?

15% of residents in ZIP code 50571 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 50571 in?

ZIP code 50571 observes the CST timezone.

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