50573 ZIP Code — Plover, IA
Pocahontas County, Iowa
ZIP code 50573 is located in Plover, Iowa, within Pocahontas County. It covers approximately 0.43 square miles and serves a population of 68 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
68
population
0.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50573 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50573
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50573. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Plover | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 68 |
| Population density | 158 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 151 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.43 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.8712 |
| Longitude | -94.6297 |
| 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 | 77.8% | 45.5% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 5.6% | 36.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.7% | 14.5% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
68
Population
158
People per sq mi
24.0
Median age
$48,125
Median household income
$21,800
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
72.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
14.7%
Unemployment
37
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
1
4
5–9
3
5
10–14
4
7
15–19
6
2
20–24
1
3
25–34
2
3
35–44
3
1
45–54
1
1
55–59
1
3
60–64
2
7
65–74
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25 | 36.8% |
| 18 and over | 43 | 63.2% |
| 65 and over | 14 | 20.6% |
| Median age | 24.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 77.8% | 45.5% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 5.6% | 36.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.7% | 14.5% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
$25k–$35k
20.0%
$35k–$50k
36.0%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 20.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 36.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| Median income | $48,125 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
55.6%
$50k–$100k
27.8%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% |
| Vacant | 43.2% |
| Single-family detached | 97.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 90.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% |
| 3 or more | 24.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11 | 44.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 11 | 44.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3 | 12.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4 | 16.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14 | 56.0% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 51.4% | 0.0% |
| Married | 31.4% | 80.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 13.3% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
55.9%
Some college, no degree
29.4%
Associate's degree
14.7%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 12 | 46.2% |
| High school | 10 | 38.5% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 15.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
24.1%
Information
24.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
24.1%
Construction
10.3%
Retail trade
10.3%
Other services
6.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 10.3% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 31.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.7% |
| Production & transportation | 37.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 93.1% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.9% |
| Carpool | 10.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 13.8% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.7 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 4.0% |
| Retirement income | 4.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| High blood pressure | 39.3% |
| High cholesterol | 36.4% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 30.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.7% |
| Cancer | 8.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 28.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2 | 4.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 42.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 41.2% |
| Public insurance | 55.9% |
| No insurance | 11.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 66 | 97.1% |
| 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) | 68 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 68 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 62 | 91.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 32 | 47.1% |
| Arab | 8 | 11.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 5 | 7.4% |
| Polish | 1 | 1.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50573
What city is ZIP code 50573 in?
ZIP code 50573 is primarily assigned to Plover, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50573 in?
ZIP code 50573 falls within Pocahontas County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50573 family-oriented?
37% of residents in ZIP code 50573 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the population of ZIP code 50573?
ZIP code 50573 has an estimated population of 68 residents, with a density of 160 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50573?
The median household income in ZIP code 50573 is $48,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50573 in?
ZIP code 50573 observes the CST timezone.