Zip code 50465: Rake, Iowa
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 50465
50465 is a small-town zip code in Rake, Iowa (Winnebago County), covering 3.3 sq mi of land. About 190 people live here, or 57 per square mile. The median resident is 50.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $42,386 a year, about 53% of the national median of $80,734. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $49,000, or 1.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 94% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $650 a month.
20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and police and fire protection. 20% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 50465 compares
Only about 190 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Homeownership rate93.8%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%75th of 909 in IA
- Veterans22.5%99thU.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%4th of 911 in IA
- 97thU.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%80th of 911 in IA
- 97thU.S. 10% · IA 10.2%192nd of 911 in IA
- Median age50.796thU.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6153rd of 911 in IA
- Government workers23.2%92ndU.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%69th of 911 in IA
- Poverty rate23.3%90thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%43rd of 909 in IA
- Housing vacancy13.8%84thU.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%215th of 909 in IA
- 81stWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.44487th of 908 in IA
- Broadband access95.1%77thU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%89th of 909 in IA
- Residents under 1825.3%77thU.S. 22% · IA 22.9%296th of 911 in IA
- Uninsured rate6.8%50thU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%180th of 911 in IA
- 47thU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%198th of 882 in IA
- 40thU.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%90th of 911 in IA
- Work from home9.1%29thU.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%435th of 911 in IA
- 20thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%502nd of 911 in IA
- Per capita income$27,22012thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877855th of 911 in IA
- Population density57/sq mi8thU.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi215th of 911 in IA
- Average commute18 min6thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min746th of 902 in IA
- Diversity index12.96thU.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4468th of 911 in IA
- Median household income$42,3864thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059880th of 896 in IA
- 4thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%524th of 911 in IA
- 2ndU.S. $1,413 · IA $972642nd of 771 in IA
- Median earnings per worker$26,8752ndWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712897th of 910 in IA
- Population1901stU.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507857th of 911 in IA
- Median home value$49,0001stU.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000877th of 881 in IA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%897th of 911 in IA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%866th of 911 in IA
| Measure | 50465 | Winnebago | IA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 93.8% | 70.6% | 71.7% | 65.2% | 75th of 909 | |
| Veterans | 22.5% | 6.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 4th of 911 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 31.1% | 22.1% | 18.1% | 17.2% | 80th of 911 | |
| Self-employed workers | 19.6% | 11.9% | 10.2% | 10% | 192nd of 911 | |
| Median age | 50.7 | 42.7 | 38.6 | 38.9 | 153rd of 911 | |
| Government workers | 23.2% | 16.1% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 69th of 911 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 23.3% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 12.5% | 43rd of 909 | |
| Housing vacancy | 13.8% | 8.6% | 8.5% | 10.1% | 215th of 909 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.479 | 0.442 | 0.444 | 0.483 | 87th of 908 | |
| Broadband access | 95.1% | 88.6% | 88.9% | 91% | 89th of 909 | |
| Residents under 18 | 25.3% | 21.1% | 22.9% | 22% | 296th of 911 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.8% | 5.6% | 5% | 8.4% | 180th of 911 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 50% | 36.1% | 43.9% | 51.1% | 198th of 882 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 7.4% | 3.5% | 5.9% | 14.1% | 90th of 911 | |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 6.5% | 11.3% | 15.1% | 435th of 911 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 20% | 26.1% | 31.4% | 35.7% | 502nd of 911 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $27,220 | $38,034 | $40,877 | $44,673 | 855th of 911 | |
| Population density | 57/sq mi | 26/sq mi | 58/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 215th of 911 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 18 min | 14.7 min | 19.8 min | 26.4 min | 746th of 902 | |
| Diversity index | 12.9 | 20.4 | 31.4 | 61.4 | 468th of 911 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $42,386 | $67,642 | $75,059 | $80,734 | 880th of 896 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.8% | 3% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 524th of 911 | |
| Median gross rent | $650 | $717 | $972 | $1,413 | 642nd of 771 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $26,875 | $44,200 | $47,712 | $49,666 | 897th of 910 | |
| Population | 190 | 10,583 | 3,210,507 | 334,922,499 | 857th of 911 | |
| Median home value | $49,000 | $135,000 | $208,000 | $332,700 | 877th of 881 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.8% | 897th of 911 | |
| Healthcare workers | 1.8% | 10% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 866th of 911 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White93%
- Black2%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 81
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 67.9%
- Married couples
- 48.1%
- Living alone
- 30.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 22.5%
- Male / female
- 55% / 45%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 94
- Owner-occupied
- 93.8%
- Vacant
- 13.8%
- Median year built
- 1940
- Median rooms
- 6.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 50%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 1.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 50465 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $26,250 | $74,888 |
| Service | $5,536 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $51,250 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $44,375 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $28,125 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1.5%
- Households with broadband
- 95.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 77.8%
- No internet access
- 2.5%
- Without health insurance
- 6.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Rake
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Winnebago County
- Center point
- 43.4870° N, 93.9106° W
- Land area
- 3.3 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Rake20% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 50465
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56033 | Frost, MN | 5.6 mi | $83,214 |
| 50424 | Buffalo Center, IA | 6 mi | $59,091 |
| 56014 | Bricelyn, MN | 8.1 mi | $62,917 |
| 50478 | Thompson, IA | 8.4 mi | $48,750 |
| 56027 | Elmore, MN | 11 mi | $49,954 |
| 56051 | Kiester, MN | 11 mi | $54,286 |
| 50451 | Lakota, IA | 12 mi | $53,750 |
| 50473 | Scarville, IA | 12 mi | $50,227 |
| 56013 | Blue Earth, MN | 13 mi | $71,553 |
| 50556 | Ledyard, IA | 15 mi | $36,607 |
| 50453 | Leland, IA | 16 mi | $77,868 |
| 50484 | Woden, IA | 17 mi | $65,583 |
Questions about 50465
What city is zip code 50465?
50465 is assigned to Rake, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 50465 in?
50465 is in Winnebago County, Iowa.
What is the population of 50465?
About 190 people live in 50465, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 50465 in?
50465 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 50465?
The median household income in 50465 is $42,386.
What zip codes are near 50465?
The closest zip codes to 50465 are 56033, 50424, 56014, 50478, 56027.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50465, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.