50482 ZIP Code — Ventura, IA

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

ZIP code 50482 is located in Ventura, Iowa, within Cerro Gordo County. It covers approximately 29.97 square miles and serves a population of 692 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50482

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,500. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 37% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50482 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

692

population

29.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50482 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50482

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50482. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ventura	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50428 Clear Lake (4.4 mi) 50438 Garner (8.4 mi) 50434 Fertile (9.3 mi) 50449 Klemme (11.7 mi) 50479 Thornton (11.8 mi) 50444 Hanlontown (11.9 mi) 50477 Swaledale (13.9 mi) 50436 Forest City (14 mi) 50446 Joice (14.1 mi) 50401 Mason City (14.3 mi) 50457 Meservey (15.6 mi) 50456 Manly (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	692
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	29.97 sq mi
Water area	1.85 sq mi
Latitude	43.1404
Longitude	-93.4648
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	41.1%	44.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	5.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

692

Population

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$72,500

Median household income

$38,424

Per capita income

$215,100

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

388

Housing units

27.2%

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	106	15.3%
18 and over	586	84.7%
65 and over	143	20.7%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	672	94.9%
Two or more races	20	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	16	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	44.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	5.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$72,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 16.9%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,100
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	32.3%
Single-family detached	90.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	24.8%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	24.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	31.2%
3 bedrooms	27.7%
4 bedrooms	29.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	58.8%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.3%
Electricity	14.1%
Propane / LP gas	18.3%
Fuel oil	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	201	65.7%
Cohabiting couple	9	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	22	7.2%
Female householder, no spouse	74	24.2%
Households with children under 18	40	13.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	34.0%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	9.5%
Married	71.2%	71.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	0.0%	10.5%
Divorced	6.8%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 22.7%

Some college, no degree 32.2%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 21.8%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	1.8%
Elementary school	51	46.8%
High school	44	40.4%
College / grad school	12	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.0%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Retail trade 11.6%

Professional & management 8.7%

Construction 8.5%

Other services 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Information 2.1%

Public administration 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.9%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.7%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 13.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	71.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.2%
Public insurance	28.3%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	662	95.7%
Spanish	10	1.5%
Other Indo-European	10	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	682	98.6%
Born in same state	682	98.6%
Born in different state	607	87.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	139	20.1%
Italian	75	10.8%
Dutch	34	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	3%
French	17	2.5%
English	10	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50482

What city is ZIP code 50482 in?

ZIP code 50482 is primarily assigned to Ventura, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50482 in?

ZIP code 50482 falls within Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50482 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 50482 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 50482?

ZIP code 50482 has an estimated population of 692 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50482?

The median home value in ZIP code 50482 is $215,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50482?

The median household income in ZIP code 50482 is $72,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50482 in?

ZIP code 50482 observes the CST timezone.