ZIP code 50501
Where is ZIP code 50501?
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Webster County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 50501 belongs to Fort Dodge, Iowa in Webster County. 50501 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 515. About 28,823 people live in the 50501 area, where the median household income is $66,888. The closest ZIP codes are 50532 (Duncombe, 7.4 mi southeast), 50516 (Badger, 7.5 mi north) and 50569 (Otho, 7.6 mi south).
| ZIP code | 50501 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fort Dodge |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Webster County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 515 |
| Coordinates | 42.5088, -94.1807 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 505 |
Population and income in 50501
| Population | 28,823 · higher than 97% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 189 · higher than 83% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.8 years · lower than 73% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $66,888 · lower than 66% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,794 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $153,500 · lower than 56% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $796 a month |
| Housing units | 13,268 |
| Households | 11,899 (2.19 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 152.16 sq mi (plus 1.22 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50501. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50501
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50532 | Duncombe, IA | 7.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 50516 | Badger, IA | 7.5 mi N | Standard |
| 50569 | Otho, IA | 7.6 mi S | Standard |
| 50594 | Vincent, IA | 8.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 50566 | Moorland, IA | 8.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 50524 | Clare, IA | 8.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 50518 | Barnum, IA | 9.7 mi W | Standard |
| 50521 | Burnside, IA | 12.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 50523 | Callender, IA | 12.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 50557 | Lehigh, IA | 13.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 50591 | Thor, IA | 14.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 50552 | Knierim, IA | 14.5 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50501 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50501
123 MAIN ST
FORT DODGE IA 50501
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Clayworks, Coalville, Crossroads Center, Palm Grove and Tara and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50501-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50501?
- 50501 is a Fort Dodge, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 50501 in?
- ZIP code 50501 is in Webster County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50501 in?
- 50501 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50501?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50501 use area code 515.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50501?
- About 28,823 people live in ZIP code 50501, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50501?
- The median household income in 50501 is $66,888 a year, lower than 66% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 50501?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50501 are 50532 (Duncombe, 7.4 miles), 50516 (Badger, 7.5 miles), 50569 (Otho, 7.6 miles) and 50594 (Vincent, 8.4 miles).