Zip code 50531: Dolliver, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 50531?

50531 is assigned to Dolliver, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 50531 in?

50531 is in Emmet County, Iowa.

Q: What is the population of 50531?

About 325 people live in 50531, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 50531?

The median household income in 50531 is $93,036.

Q: What zip codes are near 50531?

The closest zip codes to 50531 are 56121, 50514, 56127, 51334, 50578.

Residential delivery areaEmmet CountyCentral Time

Population

325

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$93K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$152K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

39 sq mi

8 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 50531

50531 is a rural zip code in Dolliver, Iowa (Emmet County), covering 39 sq mi of land. About 325 people live here, or 8 per square mile. The median resident is 43.7 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 $93,036 a year, 15% above the national median of $80,734. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $152,000, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 99% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in farming, fishing and forestry; production and manufacturing; and healthcare.

How 50531 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 325 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate99.3%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%16th of 909 in IA
Healthcare workers16.6%
97th
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%48th of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy16.2%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%145th of 909 in IA
Residents 65 and older21.8%
82nd
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%359th of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate12.3%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%57th of 911 in IA
Median age43.7
80th
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6387th of 911 in IA
Broadband access94.5%
71st
U.S. 91% · IA 88.9%108th of 909 in IA
Average commute29 min
69th
U.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min153rd of 902 in IA
Median household income$93,036
65th
U.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059157th of 896 in IA
Per capita income$41,216
53rd
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877310th of 911 in IA
Diversity index39
34th
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.467th of 911 in IA
Self-employed workers8.1%
34th
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%728th of 911 in IA
Government workers10.8%
25th
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%620th of 911 in IA
Work from home8.3%
24th
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%476th of 911 in IA
Poverty rate5.8%
17th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%632nd of 909 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher16.4%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%660th of 911 in IA
Median home value$152,000
10th
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000522nd of 881 in IA
Veterans2.3%
9th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%878th of 911 in IA
Median earnings per worker$35,368
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712859th of 910 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.357
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444675th of 908 in IA
Population325
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507785th of 911 in IA
Population density8/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi810th of 911 in IA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%813th of 911 in IA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%772nd of 911 in IA
Residents under 187.4%
1st
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%885th of 911 in IA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%704th of 911 in IA

Measure	50531	Emmet	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Homeownership rateStrength	99.3%	79.4%	71.7%	65.2%	99th	16th of 909
Healthcare workers	16.6%	9.9%	9.2%	9.7%	97th	48th of 911
Housing vacancy	16.2%	10.1%	8.5%	10.1%	88th	145th of 909
Residents 65 and older	21.8%	24.1%	18.1%	17.2%	82nd	359th of 911
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.3%	5.8%	5%	8.4%	81st	57th of 911
Median age	43.7	42.9	38.6	38.9	80th	387th of 911
Broadband access	94.5%	86.9%	88.9%	91%	71st	108th of 909
Average commute	29 min	20.9 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	69th	153rd of 902
Median household income	$93,036	$63,730	$75,059	$80,734	65th	157th of 896
Per capita income	$41,216	$36,351	$40,877	$44,673	53rd	310th of 911
Diversity index	39	26.3	31.4	61.4	34th	67th of 911
Self-employed workers	8.1%	11.6%	10.2%	10%	34th	728th of 911
Government workers	10.8%	10.6%	14.5%	14.5%	25th	620th of 911
Work from home	8.3%	6.8%	11.3%	15.1%	24th	476th of 911
Poverty rateStrength	5.8%	9.9%	11.1%	12.5%	17th	632nd of 909
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.4%	17.1%	31.4%	35.7%	12th	660th of 911
Median home value	$152,000	$114,100	$208,000	$332,700	10th	522nd of 881
Veterans	2.3%	4.2%	6.5%	6.2%	9th	878th of 911
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,368	$40,936	$47,712	$49,666	9th	859th of 910
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.357	0.409	0.444	0.483	4th	675th of 908
Population	325	9,262	3,210,507	334,922,499	1st	785th of 911
Population density	8/sq mi	23/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	810th of 911
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	1.7%	3.6%	5.2%	1st	813th of 911
Foreign-born residents	0%	3.4%	5.9%	14.1%	1st	772nd of 911
Residents under 18	7.4%	19.1%	22.9%	22%	1st	885th of 911
Tech workers	0%	1.3%	2.9%	3.8%	1st	704th 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

Under 5

5–17

21%

18–24

25–34

17%

35–44

12%

45–54

14%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.7

Under 18

7.4%

65 and over

21.8%

Race and ethnicity

White76%
Black0%
Hispanic18%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other6%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

40.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 145
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 62.8%
Married couples: 55.9%
Living alone: 20.7%
Veterans (of adults): 2.3%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

27%

$100–150k

36%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

50531

$93,036

Emmet Co.

$63,730

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$41,216

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.357

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

50531

$152,000

Emmet Co.

$114,100

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

50531

—

Emmet Co.

$733

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 173
Owner-occupied: 99.3%
Vacant: 16.2%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 7.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

66%

Carpooled

26%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

0.5%

10–19

42%

20–29

17%

30–44

24%

45–59

60+

Average commute

29 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

74.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Farming, fishing and forestry

23%

Production

17%

Healthcare

17%

Transportation and moving

15%

Management

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Engineering and science

Food service

Education

0.9%

Business and finance

0.4%

Sales

0.4%

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Industries

Agriculture and mining

29%

Manufacturing

20%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Retail

Other services

Wholesale

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Information

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.4%

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$35,368

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	50531	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$24,583	$74,888
Service	$36,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$16,813	$49,199
Production and transportation	$39,000	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

0.9%

High school

42%

Some college

17%

Associate's

24%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 99.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
Households with broadband: 94.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.6%
No internet access: 5.5%
Without health insurance: 12.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Dolliver
State: Iowa
County: Emmet County
Center point: 43.4541° N, 94.6098° W
Land area: 39 sq mi
Water area: 1.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 50531

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
56121	Ceylon, MN	5.7 mi	590	$49,042	$119,600
50514	Armstrong, IA	7.4 mi	1,117	$73,000	$137,100
56127	Dunnell, MN	10 mi	474	$42,292	$115,600
51334	Estherville, IA	10 mi	6,960	$57,482	$112,000
50578	Ringsted, IA	11 mi	633	$71,645	$106,500
51365	Wallingford, IA	12 mi	416	$71,667	$129,300
56031	Fairmont, MN	14 mi	11,665	$54,847	$179,300
56181	Welcome, MN	16 mi	1,280	$55,750	$114,100
51342	Graettinger, IA	16 mi	1,385	$84,866	$108,900
50590	Swea City, IA	16 mi	718	$57,639	$64,000
56171	Sherburn, MN	17 mi	1,632	$72,554	$169,800
51363	Superior, IA	17 mi	111	$75,625	$82,900

Questions about 50531

What city is zip code 50531?

50531 is assigned to Dolliver, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 50531 in?

50531 is in Emmet County, Iowa.

What is the population of 50531?

About 325 people live in 50531, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 50531 in?

50531 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 50531?

The median household income in 50531 is $93,036.

What zip codes are near 50531?

The closest zip codes to 50531 are 56121, 50514, 56127, 51334, 50578.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50531, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.