ZIP code 50588
Where is ZIP code 50588?
Storm Lake, Iowa
Buena Vista County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 50588 belongs to Storm Lake, Iowa in Buena Vista County. 50588 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 712. About 13,431 people live in the 50588 area, where the median household income is $70,906. The closest ZIP codes are 50592 (Truesdale, 5.5 mi north), 51002 (Alta, 6.3 mi west) and 50567 (Nemaha, 10.3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 50588 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Storm Lake |
| Also accepted | Lakeside |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 712 |
| Coordinates | 42.6474, -95.1961 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 505 |
Population and income in 50588
| Population | 13,431 · higher than 94% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 97 · higher than 79% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.2 years · lower than 93% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $70,906 · lower than 59% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,895 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $184,900 · higher than 64% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $897 a month |
| Housing units | 4,929 |
| Households | 4,630 (2.72 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 138.81 sq mi (plus 4.89 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50588. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50588
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50592 | Truesdale, IA | 5.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 51002 | Alta, IA | 6.3 mi W | Standard |
| 50567 | Nemaha, IA | 10.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 50568 | Newell, IA | 10.5 mi E | Standard |
| 51053 | Schaller, IA | 10.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 50576 | Rembrandt, IA | 12.4 mi N | Standard |
| 51005 | Aurelia, IA | 12.7 mi W | Standard |
| 50535 | Early, IA | 13.8 mi S | Standard |
| 50510 | Albert City, IA | 14.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 50593 | Varina, IA | 15.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 51020 | Galva, IA | 15.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 51033 | Linn Grove, IA | 15.9 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50588 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50588
123 MAIN ST
STORM LAKE IA 50588
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LAKESIDE as the city name for 50588. Avoid Bel Air Beach, Casino Beach, Juniata, Sulphur Springs and West Storm Lake: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50588-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50588?
- 50588 is a Storm Lake, Iowa ZIP code. Lakeside is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 50588 in?
- ZIP code 50588 is in Buena Vista County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50588 in?
- 50588 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50588?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50588 use area code 712.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50588?
- About 13,431 people live in ZIP code 50588, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50588?
- The median household income in 50588 is $70,906 a year, lower than 59% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 50588?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50588 are 50592 (Truesdale, 5.5 miles), 51002 (Alta, 6.3 miles), 50567 (Nemaha, 10.3 miles) and 50568 (Newell, 10.5 miles).