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Calhoun County
Somers, IA
50586
50586 ZIP Code — Somers, IA
Calhoun County, Iowa
ZIP code 50586 is located in
Somers ,
Iowa ,
within Calhoun County .
It covers approximately 32.55 square miles and serves a population of
235 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 515 .
About ZIP code 50586
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 $116,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $50,357. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 50586 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
235
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
32.55 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
42.3993
Longitude
-94.4556
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
515
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.5%
47.5%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
26.1%
31.1%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
18.5%
17.2%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.2%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$50,357
Median household income
$116,700
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 54 23.0% 18 and over 181 77.0% 65 and over 58 24.7% Median age 46.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 208 86% Two or more races 24 9.9% Hispanic or Latino 7 2.9% Asian 3 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.5%
47.5%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
26.1%
31.1%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
18.5%
17.2%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.2%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.0% $10k–$15k 6.0% $15k–$25k 9.0% $25k–$35k 4.0% $35k–$50k 26.0% $50k–$75k 38.0% $75k–$100k 5.0% $100k–$150k 3.0% $200k+ 5.0% Median income $50,357
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $116,700 Median rent / month $763 Owner occupied 88.0% Renter occupied 12.0% Vacant 12.3% Single-family detached 82.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.5% Median rooms 6.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.44
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.4% 2000–2009 9.6% 1990–1999 9.6% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 27.2% 1960–1969 6.1% 1950–1959 9.6% 1940–1949 1.8% 1939 or earlier 31.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.3% 1 bedroom 4.4% 2 bedrooms 14.0% 3 bedrooms 61.4% 4 bedrooms 13.2% 5+ bedrooms 1.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.0% 1 vehicle 27.0% 2 vehicles 45.0% 3 or more 25.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.0% Electricity 37.0% Propane / LP gas 52.0% Wood 6.0% No fuel used 4.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 59 59.0% Cohabiting couple 4 4.0% Male householder, no spouse 25 25.0% Female householder, no spouse 12 12.0% Households with children under 18 41 41.0% Households with seniors (65+) 36 36.0% Average household size 2.35
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.0% 28.1% Married 55.1% 57.3% Separated 0.0% 1.1% Widowed 2.8% 7.9% Divorced 14.0% 5.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.9% Bachelor's or higher 15.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 16.7% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 18 33.3% High school 27 50.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
19.2%
Education & healthcare
16.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Public administration
1.9%
Professional & management
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.3% Service 16.3% Sales & office 6.7% Natural resources & construction 18.3% Production & transportation 16.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.1% Government 19.2% Self-employed 8.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.7% Carpool 6.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.8% Work from home 8.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 34.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.2%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.0% Retirement income 12.0% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 19.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.8% High blood pressure 37.6% High cholesterol 34.0% Diabetes 11.6% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 28.4% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.6% Binge drinking 19.8% No physical activity 26.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.9% Depression 18.2% Fair or poor health 14.3% Poor mental health 13.4% Poor physical health 10.7% No health insurance 9.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.6% Visited dentist 63.9% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 13.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 28 15.5%
Disability % Any disability 11.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.1% 65 and over 29.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.3% Public insurance 63.0% No insurance 5.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 218 92.8% 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) 228 97.0% Born in same state 228 97.0% Born in different state 181 77.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 7 3.0% Not a US citizen 3 42.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 37 15.7% Polish 17 7.2%
Ancestry Count % Italian 16 6.8% Arab 3 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.6% Internet access 84.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50586
What city is ZIP code 50586 in?
ZIP code 50586 is primarily assigned to Somers, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50586 in?
ZIP code 50586 falls within Calhoun County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50586 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 50586 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50586?
18% of residents in ZIP code 50586 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 50586 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 50586 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 50586 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 50586 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 50586 in?
ZIP code 50586 observes the CST timezone.
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