50585 ZIP Code — Sioux Rapids, IA

Buena Vista County, Iowa

ZIP code 50585 is located in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, within Buena Vista County. It covers approximately 66.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,207 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 50585

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 $94,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,676. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50585 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,207

population

66.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50585 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50585

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50585. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sioux Rapids	Acceptable
Sioux Rapids	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51033 Linn Grove (5.5 mi) 50576 Rembrandt (7.6 mi) 51366 Webb (7.7 mi) 50565 Marathon (8.5 mi) 51047 Peterson (11.2 mi) 51357 Royal (11.7 mi) 50510 Albert City (13.4 mi) 50515 Ayrshire (15.2 mi) 51301 Spencer (15.2 mi) 51058 Sutherland (16.4 mi) 50554 Laurens (16.8 mi) 51002 Alta (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,207
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	66.78 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	42.9162
Longitude	-95.1517
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	712

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	47.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	31.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	18.4%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,207

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$68,676

Median household income

$33,193

Per capita income

$94,100

Median home value

$755

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

449

Housing units

20.3%

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	354	29.3%
18 and over	853	70.7%
65 and over	279	23.1%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.9%

Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

Other race 5.2%

Two or more races 4.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,079	81.9%
Hispanic or Latino	111	8.4%
Other race	69	5.2%
Two or more races	58	4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	47.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	31.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	18.4%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$68,676

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 43.8%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,100
Median rent / month	$755
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	12.8%
1939 or earlier	46.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	36.5%
4 bedrooms	23.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	28.2%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.6%
Electricity	22.0%
Propane / LP gas	24.4%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	270	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	22	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	76	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	82	18.2%
Households with children under 18	137	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	167	37.1%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	23.1%
Married	58.8%	62.5%
Separated	1.0%	0.4%
Widowed	2.6%	5.2%
Divorced	10.1%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 28.1%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 20.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	4.9%
Kindergarten	28	8.1%
Elementary school	149	42.9%
High school	125	36.0%
College / grad school	28	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Retail trade 20.9%

Manufacturing 20.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Other services 4.7%

Construction 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Professional & management 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Public administration 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 2.8%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.2%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,169	96.9%
Spanish	56	4.8%
Other Indo-European	49	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,160	96.1%
Born in same state	1,160	96.1%
Born in different state	974	80.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	47	3.9%
Not a US citizen	19	40.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	135	11.2%
Italian	125	10.4%
Dutch	99	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	71	5.9%
English	59	4.9%
Arab	18	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50585

What city is ZIP code 50585 in?

ZIP code 50585 is primarily assigned to Sioux Rapids, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50585 in?

ZIP code 50585 falls within Buena Vista County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50585 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 50585 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50585 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 50585 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50585?

The median home value in ZIP code 50585 is $94,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 50585?

ZIP code 50585 has an estimated population of 1,207 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50585 in?

ZIP code 50585 observes the CST timezone.