50681 ZIP Code — Westgate, IA

Fayette County, Iowa

ZIP code 50681 is located in Westgate, Iowa, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 24.29 square miles and serves a population of 447 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 50681

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 $116,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($65,577) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% 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.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50681 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

447
population
24.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50681 ZIP code map
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City Status
Westgate Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 447
Population density 18 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 065
Geography
Land area 24.29 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 42.7740
Longitude -92.0120
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 319
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.5% 50.6% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 37.2% 32.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 18.9% 13.9% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.4% 2.7% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

447
Population
18
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$65,577
Median household income
$38,367
Per capita income
$116,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
92.3%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
12.3%
Unemployment
183
Housing units
5.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
16
Under 5
16
6
5–9
6
19
10–14
20
20
15–19
21
9
20–24
9
35
25–34
37
20
35–44
21
19
45–54
21
19
55–59
20
19
60–64
20
21
65–74
22
9
75–84
9
6
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811726.2%
18 and over33073.8%
65 and over7416.6%
Median age37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%
Black or African American 3.1%
Asian 2%
Two or more races 1.8%
GroupCount%
White41693.1%
Black or African American143.1%
Asian92%
Two or more races81.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.5% 50.6% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 37.2% 32.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 18.9% 13.9% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.4% 2.7% 5.0%
Under $10k 1.1%
$10k–$15k 7.1%
$15k–$25k 3.8%
$25k–$35k 11.5%
$35k–$50k 14.3%
$50k–$75k 22.5%
$75k–$100k 8.8%
$100k–$150k 23.1%
$150k–$200k 4.9%
$200k+ 2.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.1%
$10k–$15k7.1%
$15k–$25k3.8%
$25k–$35k11.5%
$35k–$50k14.3%
$50k–$75k22.5%
$75k–$100k8.8%
$100k–$150k23.1%
$150k–$200k4.9%
$200k+2.7%
Median income$65,577

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%
$50k–$100k 33.3%
$100k–$150k 19.0%
$150k–$200k 11.9%
$200k–$300k 17.9%
$300k–$500k 7.1%
$500k–$1M 1.2%
$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$116,300
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied92.3%
Renter occupied7.7%
Vacant7.6%
Single-family detached92.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.5%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)2.37

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.5%
2000–20092.5%
1990–19997.1%
1980–19893.0%
1970–197915.7%
1960–19694.6%
1950–19592.5%
1940–194911.2%
1939 or earlier52.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.5%
1 bedroom9.6%
2 bedrooms10.7%
3 bedrooms49.2%
4 bedrooms21.8%
5+ bedrooms7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle34.6%
2 vehicles28.0%
3 or more37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity11.0%
Propane / LP gas76.4%
Wood11.0%
No fuel used1.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10356.6%
Cohabiting couple116.0%
Male householder, no spouse2513.7%
Female householder, no spouse4323.6%
Households with children under 186133.5%
Households with seniors (65+)5932.4%
Average household size2.46

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.6%21.8%
Married60.2%51.6%
Separated0.6%1.1%
Widowed2.8%18.1%
Divorced10.8%7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%
Some HS, no diploma 2.0%
HS graduate 59.3%
Some college, no degree 21.0%
Associate's degree 11.1%
Bachelor's degree 2.3%
Graduate / professional 3.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.4%
Bachelor's or higher5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool54.6%
Kindergarten21.9%
Elementary school4743.5%
High school3633.3%
College / grad school1816.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.7%
Agriculture & mining 25.1%
Education & healthcare 14.5%
Professional & management 7.8%
Public administration 6.1%
Construction 5.6%
Retail trade 3.9%
Finance & real estate 3.4%
Other services 3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%
Transportation & utilities 1.1%
Wholesale trade 0.6%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.8%
Service16.8%
Sales & office16.2%
Natural resources & construction19.6%
Production & transportation20.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.4%
Government11.7%
Self-employed12.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone66.7%
Carpool25.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.6%
Work from home7.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.2

Poverty

All people 10.8%
Under 18 years 3.4%
18 and over 13.3%
Married-couple families 4.9%
Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.3%
Retirement income13.7%
Supplemental Security8.8%
Cash public assistance2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP7.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.8%
High blood pressure35.5%
High cholesterol33.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis24.9%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.0%
Binge drinking21.4%
No physical activity22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.1%
Depression17.5%
Fair or poor health12.6%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.9%
Visited dentist66.0%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss12.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans278.2%
Disability%
Any disability16.1%
Under 183.4%
18–64 years16.4%
65 and over35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance80.8%
Public insurance31.1%
No insurance3.4%
Uninsured under 190.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only41592.8%
Spanish41.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander41.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)43797.8%
Born in same state43797.8%
Born in different state36882.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen102.2%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab296.5%
Italian235.1%
French194.3%
AncestryCount%
Polish163.6%
English10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.7%
Internet access95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50681

What city is ZIP code 50681 in?

ZIP code 50681 is primarily assigned to Westgate, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50681 in?

ZIP code 50681 falls within Fayette County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50681?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 50681 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 50681 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50681 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 50681 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50681?

The median home value in ZIP code 50681 is $116,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 50681 in?

ZIP code 50681 observes the CST timezone.

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