50575 ZIP Code — Pomeroy, IA

Calhoun County, Iowa

ZIP code 50575 is located in Pomeroy, Iowa, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 62.10 square miles and serves a population of 649 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 50575

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 $76,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,750. 54% 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 26 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 50575 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

649
population
62.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50575 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50575

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50575. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Pomeroy Acceptable
Pomeroy Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50540 Fonda (6.7 mi) 50551 Jolley (6.7 mi) 50571 Palmer (8.1 mi) 50563 Manson (8.5 mi) 50574 Pocahontas (8.9 mi) 50579 Rockwell City (12.3 mi) 50561 Lytton (12.6 mi) 50568 Newell (15.2 mi) 50518 Barnum (15.9 mi) 50541 Gilmore City (16 mi) 50586 Somers (16.6 mi) 50583 Sac City (17 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 649
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 025
Geography
Land area 62.10 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 42.5671
Longitude -94.6880
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 45.7% 47.5% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 35.9% 31.1% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 17.5% 17.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.9% 4.2% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

649
Population
10
People per sq mi
56.0
Median age
$57,750
Median household income
$33,693
Per capita income
$76,300
Median home value
$677
Median monthly rent
88.8%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
0.7%
Unemployment
373
Housing units
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
19
Under 5
21
17
5–9
18
28
10–14
30
4
15–19
4
12
20–24
12
29
25–34
30
29
35–44
31
16
45–54
17
20
55–59
21
29
60–64
31
57
65–74
60
38
75–84
40
18
85+
18
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1814021.6%
18 and over50978.4%
65 and over23135.6%
Median age56.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%
Two or more races 3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White62795.6%
Two or more races203%
Hispanic or Latino71.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.7% 47.5% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 35.9% 31.1% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 17.5% 17.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.9% 4.2% 5.0%
$10k–$15k 2.5%
$15k–$25k 13.3%
$25k–$35k 9.5%
$35k–$50k 10.2%
$50k–$75k 34.4%
$75k–$100k 14.7%
$100k–$150k 10.2%
$150k–$200k 4.6%
$200k+ 0.7%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k2.5%
$15k–$25k13.3%
$25k–$35k9.5%
$35k–$50k10.2%
$50k–$75k34.4%
$75k–$100k14.7%
$100k–$150k10.2%
$150k–$200k4.6%
$200k+0.7%
Median income$57,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.2%
$50k–$100k 42.7%
$100k–$150k 7.5%
$150k–$200k 10.3%
$200k–$300k 2.0%
$300k–$500k 5.5%
$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$76,300
Median rent / month$677
Owner occupied88.8%
Renter occupied11.2%
Vacant29.6%
Single-family detached89.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes5.2%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.19

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.2%
2000–20091.0%
1990–19995.7%
1980–19893.0%
1970–197918.8%
1960–196916.5%
1950–19599.6%
1940–19495.7%
1939 or earlier36.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.4%
1 bedroom7.9%
2 bedrooms28.6%
3 bedrooms32.3%
4 bedrooms15.8%
5+ bedrooms9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.7%
1 vehicle32.3%
2 vehicles30.9%
3 or more29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.8%
Electricity24.9%
Propane / LP gas66.7%
Fuel oil5.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family11540.4%
Cohabiting couple3211.2%
Male householder, no spouse5117.9%
Female householder, no spouse8730.5%
Households with children under 185418.9%
Households with seniors (65+)14249.8%
Average household size2.18

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.3%16.2%
Married53.9%42.8%
Separated0.0%0.4%
Widowed5.7%27.3%
Divorced17.1%13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%
Some HS, no diploma 3.1%
HS graduate 39.9%
Some college, no degree 24.4%
Associate's degree 15.1%
Bachelor's degree 12.4%
Graduate / professional 4.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.9%
Bachelor's or higher16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool97.7%
Kindergarten1916.2%
Elementary school6253.0%
High school1714.5%
College / grad school108.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%
Manufacturing 20.9%
Agriculture & mining 10.1%
Construction 8.2%
Finance & real estate 7.1%
Transportation & utilities 6.3%
Other services 5.2%
Professional & management 4.5%
Public administration 4.5%
Wholesale trade 4.1%
Retail trade 3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.6%
Service22.4%
Sales & office11.6%
Natural resources & construction11.6%
Production & transportation26.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.0%
Government14.6%
Self-employed16.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.7%
Carpool7.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.9%
Work from home9.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)25.7

Poverty

All people 9.9%
Under 18 years 18.1%
18 and over 7.5%
Married-couple families 4.3%
Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security53.7%
Retirement income29.1%
Supplemental Security3.2%
Cash public assistance2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP7.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.6%
High blood pressure39.0%
High cholesterol36.6%
Diabetes12.1%
Heart disease9.1%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis30.2%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer9.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.1%
Binge drinking18.5%
No physical activity26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.0%
Depression17.1%
Fair or poor health14.7%
Poor mental health12.5%
Poor physical health10.8%
No health insurance9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.8%
Visited dentist64.8%
Cholesterol screening89.8%
Teeth loss14.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans265.1%
Disability%
Any disability12.9%
Under 184.3%
18–64 years8.8%
65 and over24.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.2%
Public insurance53.2%
No insurance4.4%
Uninsured under 191.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only60993.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)64298.9%
Born in same state64198.8%
Born in different state59391.4%
Foreign born10.2%
Naturalized citizen71.1%
Not a US citizen342.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian578.8%
French426.5%
Arab314.8%
English101.5%
AncestryCount%
Polish81.2%
German40.6%
Dutch40.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.9%
Internet access91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50575

What city is ZIP code 50575 in?

ZIP code 50575 is primarily assigned to Pomeroy, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50575 in?

ZIP code 50575 falls within Calhoun County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50575 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 50575 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 50575 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 50575 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 50575 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 50575 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50575?

The median home value in ZIP code 50575 is $76,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 50575 in?

ZIP code 50575 observes the CST timezone.

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