Zip code 50571: Palmer, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 50571?

50571 is assigned to Palmer, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 50571 in?

50571 is in Pocahontas County, Iowa.

Q: What is the population of 50571?

About 273 people live in 50571, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 50571?

The median household income in 50571 is $59,583.

Q: What zip codes are near 50571?

The closest zip codes to 50571 are 50563, 50575, 50541, 50574, 50524.

Residential delivery areaPocahontas CountyCentral Time

Population

273

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$60K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$59K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,037/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

62.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

47 sq mi

6 people/sq mi

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

About 50571

50571 is a rural zip code in Palmer, Iowa (Pocahontas County), covering 47 sq mi of land. About 273 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 62.9 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 $59,583 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $58,900, or 1.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,037 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; farming, fishing and forestry; and management. 25% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 50571 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 273 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age62.9
99th
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.617th of 911 in IA
Residents 65 and older39.6%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%23rd of 911 in IA
Self-employed workers25.4%
99th
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%77th of 911 in IA
Veterans12%
94th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%77th of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy18.6%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%107th of 909 in IA
Poverty rate18.7%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%96th of 909 in IA
Per capita income$52,274
75th
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,87769th of 911 in IA
Homeownership rate76.1%
69th
U.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%658th of 909 in IA
Median earnings per worker$51,786
61st
U.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712247th of 910 in IA
Government workers13.8%
51st
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%411th of 911 in IA
Broadband access88.3%
25th
U.S. 91% · IA 88.9%478th of 909 in IA
Median gross rent$1,037
24th
U.S. $1,413 · IA $972133rd of 771 in IA
Median household income$59,583
20th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059757th of 896 in IA
Uninsured rate3.3%
15th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%494th of 911 in IA
Rent-burdened renters34.3%
8th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%440th of 882 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher12.6%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%767th of 911 in IA
Average commute17 min
4th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min787th of 902 in IA
Diversity index10.5
4th
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4564th of 911 in IA
Population273
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507812th of 911 in IA
Population density6/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi876th of 911 in IA
Median home value$58,900
1st
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000874th of 881 in IA
Work from home1.4%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%849th of 911 in IA
Unemployment rate0.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%713th of 911 in IA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%862nd of 911 in IA
Residents under 185.1%
1st
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%894th of 911 in IA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%842nd of 911 in IA
Healthcare workers2.9%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%829th of 911 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.337
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444756th of 908 in IA

Measure	50571	Pocahontas	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Median age	62.9	43.7	38.6	38.9	99th	17th of 911
Residents 65 and older	39.6%	23.9%	18.1%	17.2%	99th	23rd of 911
Self-employed workers	25.4%	16.2%	10.2%	10%	99th	77th of 911
Veterans	12%	9%	6.5%	6.2%	94th	77th of 911
Housing vacancy	18.6%	17.8%	8.5%	10.1%	92nd	107th of 909
Poverty rateWeakness	18.7%	10.3%	11.1%	12.5%	81st	96th of 909
Per capita income	$52,274	$34,057	$40,877	$44,673	75th	69th of 911
Homeownership rate	76.1%	77.3%	71.7%	65.2%	69th	658th of 909
Median earnings per worker	$51,786	$42,710	$47,712	$49,666	61st	247th of 910
Government workers	13.8%	16.7%	14.5%	14.5%	51st	411th of 911
Broadband access	88.3%	85.9%	88.9%	91%	25th	478th of 909
Median gross rent	$1,037	$832	$972	$1,413	24th	133rd of 771
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,583	$61,875	$75,059	$80,734	20th	757th of 896
Uninsured rateStrength	3.3%	7.6%	5%	8.4%	15th	494th of 911
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	34.3%	40.8%	43.9%	51.1%	8th	440th of 882
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.6%	18.7%	31.4%	35.7%	5th	767th of 911
Average commuteStrength	17 min	20.7 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	4th	787th of 902
Diversity index	10.5	21	31.4	61.4	4th	564th of 911
Population	273	7,046	3,210,507	334,922,499	1st	812th of 911
Population density	6/sq mi	12/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	876th of 911
Median home value	$58,900	$98,100	$208,000	$332,700	1st	874th of 881
Work from home	1.4%	5.4%	11.3%	15.1%	1st	849th of 911
Unemployment rateStrength	0.7%	5.4%	3.6%	5.2%	1st	713th of 911
Foreign-born residents	0%	3.2%	5.9%	14.1%	1st	862nd of 911
Residents under 18	5.1%	23.3%	22.9%	22%	1st	894th of 911
Tech workers	0%	0.3%	2.9%	3.8%	1st	842nd of 911
Healthcare workers	2.9%	8.2%	9.2%	9.7%	1st	829th of 911
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.337	0.395	0.444	0.483	1st	756th of 908

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

18–24

25–34

35–44

15%

45–54

22%

55–64

18%

65–74

21%

75+

Median age

62.9

Under 18

5.1%

65 and over

39.6%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black1%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

10.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 180
Average household size: 1.5
Family households: 33.9%
Married couples: 27.8%
Living alone: 59.4%
Veterans (of adults): 12%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

50571

$59,583

Pocahontas Co.

$61,875

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$52,274

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.337

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

50571

$58,900

Pocahontas Co.

$98,100

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

50571

$1,037

Pocahontas Co.

$832

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

97%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 221
Owner-occupied: 76.1%
Vacant: 18.6%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 34.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.3%
Home value to income: 1.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

47%

10–19

24%

20–29

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

Average commute

17 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

22%

Farming, fishing and forestry

21%

Management

19%

Office and admin

16%

Education

Sales

Production

Healthcare

Food service

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Industries

Agriculture and mining

43%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

26%

Construction

Education

Other services

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Information

Restaurants and hotels

0.7%

Public administration

0.7%

Wholesale

0.7%

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$51,786

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

25.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	50571	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$23,594	$74,888
Service	$38,125	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,607	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$57,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$112,813	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

45%

Some college

23%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
Households with broadband: 88.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 72.8%
No internet access: 11.7%
Without health insurance: 3.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Palmer
State: Iowa
County: Pocahontas County
Center point: 42.6349° N, 94.5806° W
Land area: 47 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 50571

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
50563	Manson, IA	7.9 mi	2,505	$71,094	$161,100
50575	Pomeroy, IA	8.1 mi	696	$52,717	$88,900
50541	Gilmore City, IA	8.3 mi	1,067	$56,364	$95,500
50574	Pocahontas, IA	8.4 mi	2,132	$60,469	$110,300
50524	Clare, IA	12 mi	439	$104,375	$245,300
50518	Barnum, IA	13 mi	365	$97,857	$158,300
50540	Fonda, IA	13 mi	998	$73,438	$109,800
50551	Jolley, IA	14 mi	96	—	$51,100
50552	Knierim, IA	14 mi	76	$89,000	$112,500
50581	Rolfe, IA	15 mi	809	$57,500	$93,000
50520	Bradgate, IA	15 mi	114	$73,750	$44,300
50546	Havelock, IA	16 mi	356	$64,583	—

Questions about 50571

What city is zip code 50571?

50571 is assigned to Palmer, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 50571 in?

50571 is in Pocahontas County, Iowa.

What is the population of 50571?

About 273 people live in 50571, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 50571 in?

50571 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 50571?

The median household income in 50571 is $59,583.

What zip codes are near 50571?

The closest zip codes to 50571 are 50563, 50575, 50541, 50574, 50524.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50571, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.