50581 ZIP Code — Rolfe, IA

Pocahontas County, Iowa

ZIP code 50581 is located in Rolfe, Iowa, within Pocahontas County. It covers approximately 95.77 square miles and serves a population of 764 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 50581

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 $69,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,727. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 50581 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

764

population

95.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50581 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50581

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50581. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rolfe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50570 Ottosen (8.7 mi) 50520 Bradgate (8.9 mi) 50546 Havelock (9 mi) 50562 Mallard (10.1 mi) 50541 Gilmore City (10.6 mi) 50597 West Bend (10.9 mi) 50574 Pocahontas (12.2 mi) 50582 Rutland (12.9 mi) 50571 Palmer (13.6 mi) 50519 Bode (14.8 mi) 50554 Laurens (15.5 mi) 50527 Curlew (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	764
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	95.77 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	42.8354
Longitude	-94.5408
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	52.2%	45.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	36.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	14.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

764

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$62,727

Median household income

$25,321

Per capita income

$69,500

Median home value

$753

Median monthly rent

87.4%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

19.0%

Unemployment

376

Housing units

11.7%

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	567	74.2%
65 and over	173	22.6%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	743	95.9%
Two or more races	18	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	45.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	36.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	14.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 27.9%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	27.9%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$62,727

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 40.1%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$69,500
Median rent / month	$753
Owner occupied	87.4%
Renter occupied	12.6%
Vacant	28.8%
Single-family detached	89.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	2.7%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	56.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	27.4%
4 bedrooms	23.0%
5+ bedrooms	16.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.8%
Electricity	7.5%
Propane / LP gas	15.3%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	112	38.1%
Cohabiting couple	52	17.7%
Male householder, no spouse	73	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	57	19.4%
Households with children under 18	74	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	111	37.8%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	25.0%
Married	45.1%	48.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.9%	6.9%
Divorced	24.7%	19.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 16.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	24.7%
Kindergarten	3	1.6%
Elementary school	91	50.0%
High school	37	20.3%
College / grad school	6	3.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.5%

Manufacturing 17.2%

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Construction 11.0%

Retail trade 10.6%

Wholesale trade 7.3%

Professional & management 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	31.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	5.9%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 13.4%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	24.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	26.9%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.3%
Public insurance	62.6%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	730	95.5%
Spanish	9	1.2%
Other Indo-European	9	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	749	98.0%
Born in same state	742	97.1%
Born in different state	484	63.4%
Foreign born	7	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	15	2.0%
Not a US citizen	12	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	129	16.9%
Polish	85	11.1%
French	58	7.6%
Arab	20	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	18	2.4%
English	13	1.7%
German	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50581

What city is ZIP code 50581 in?

ZIP code 50581 is primarily assigned to Rolfe, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50581 in?

ZIP code 50581 falls within Pocahontas County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50581 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 50581 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50581 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 50581 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50581?

12% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 50581?

The median home value in ZIP code 50581 is $69,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 50581 in?

ZIP code 50581 observes the CST timezone.