50471 ZIP Code — Rudd, IA

Floyd County, Iowa

ZIP code 50471 is located in Rudd, Iowa, within Floyd County. It covers approximately 42.87 square miles and serves a population of 680 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50471

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 $96,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,250. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50471 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

680

population

42.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50471 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50471

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50471. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rudd	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50435 Floyd (5 mi) 50458 Nora Springs (7.4 mi) 50468 Rockford (8.3 mi) 50616 Charles City (11.3 mi) 50460 Orchard (11.7 mi) 50464 Plymouth (12 mi) 50653 Marble Rock (12.6 mi) 50461 Osage (13 mi) 50401 Mason City (15.3 mi) 50440 Grafton (16.2 mi) 50636 Greene (17.3 mi) 50469 Rockwell (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	680
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	42.87 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.1478
Longitude	-92.8778
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	46.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	32.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	4.3%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

680

Population

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$71,250

Median household income

$32,629

Per capita income

$96,800

Median home value

$821

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

2.1%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

255

Housing units

18.1%

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	187	27.5%
18 and over	493	72.5%
65 and over	134	19.7%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 1.2%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	670	98.5%
Two or more races	8	1.2%
Asian	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	46.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	32.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	4.3%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 28.3%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	28.3%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	25.0%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$71,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%

$50k–$100k 37.1%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,800
Median rent / month	$821
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	15.5%
Single-family detached	93.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	14.0%
1939 or earlier	46.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.7%
Electricity	16.2%
Propane / LP gas	23.2%
Fuel oil	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	129	47.4%
Cohabiting couple	23	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	53	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	67	24.6%
Households with children under 18	62	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	96	35.3%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.2%	29.8%
Married	55.4%	47.4%
Separated	2.5%	1.5%
Widowed	3.3%	13.2%
Divorced	20.7%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	24.2%
Kindergarten	7	4.3%
Elementary school	83	51.6%
High school	28	17.4%
College / grad school	4	2.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.7%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Agriculture & mining 12.8%

Retail trade 12.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Professional & management 9.6%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Other services 3.8%

Construction 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.5%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	7.0%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	5.2%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.1%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	22.5%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 2.1%

Under 18 years 0.5%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 5.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.5%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.0%
Public insurance	30.1%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	617	90.7%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	678	99.7%
Born in same state	678	99.7%
Born in different state	600	88.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	64	9.4%
Polish	62	9.1%
Italian	59	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	1.8%
Arab	3	0.4%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50471

What city is ZIP code 50471 in?

ZIP code 50471 is primarily assigned to Rudd, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50471 in?

ZIP code 50471 falls within Floyd County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50471 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 50471 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50471?

The median home value in ZIP code 50471 is $96,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 50471?

ZIP code 50471 has an estimated population of 680 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50471?

The median household income in ZIP code 50471 is $71,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50471 in?

ZIP code 50471 observes the CST timezone.