Zip code 50585: Sioux Rapids, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 50585?

50585 is assigned to Sioux Rapids, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 50585 in?

50585 is mostly in Buena Vista County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 50585?

About 1,080 people live in 50585, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 50585?

The median household income in 50585 is $71,346.

Q: What zip codes are near 50585?

The closest zip codes to 50585 are 51033, 51343, 51366, 50576, 50565.

Residential delivery areaBuena Vista CountyCentral Time

Population

1,080

Median household income

$71K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$121K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$612/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

67 sq mi

16 people/sq mi

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

About 50585

50585 is a rural zip code in Sioux Rapids, Iowa (Buena Vista County), covering 67 sq mi of land. About 1,080 people live here, or 16 per square mile. The median resident is 45.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $71,346 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $120,600, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $612 a month.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.7 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; healthcare; and construction and repair.

How 50585 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older27.8%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%143rd of 911 in IA
Residents under 1827.5%
89th
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%185th of 911 in IA
Median age45.2
86th
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6323rd of 911 in IA
Homeownership rate83.6%
86th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%389th of 909 in IA
Veterans9.2%
86th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%205th of 911 in IA
Self-employed workers12.9%
82nd
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%486th of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy12.7%
81st
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%243rd of 909 in IA
Average commute28.7 min
67th
U.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min161st of 902 in IA
Healthcare workers10.3%
62nd
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%286th of 911 in IA
Median earnings per worker$49,896
55th
U.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712328th of 910 in IA
Per capita income$37,169
41st
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877518th of 911 in IA
Median household income$71,346
38th
U.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059521st of 896 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher24.6%
33rd
U.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%316th of 911 in IA
Tech workers2%
33rd
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%230th of 911 in IA
Broadband access89.3%
30th
U.S. 91% · IA 88.9%406th of 909 in IA
Government workers11%
27th
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%607th of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate4.2%
24th
U.S. 8.4% · IA 5%395th of 911 in IA
Poverty rate4.8%
11th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%691st of 909 in IA
Diversity index16.3
9th
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4344th of 911 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.372
7th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444594th of 908 in IA
Work from home4.5%
6th
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%720th of 911 in IA
Median home value$120,600
5th
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000670th of 881 in IA
Foreign-born residents0.9%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%485th of 911 in IA
Population density16/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi572nd of 911 in IA
Population1,080
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507442nd of 911 in IA
Median gross rent$612
1st
U.S. $1,413 · IA $972700th of 771 in IA
Unemployment rate0.5%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%730th of 911 in IA
Rent-burdened renters13%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%722nd of 882 in IA

Measure	50585	Buena Vista	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Residents 65 and older	27.8%	16.3%	18.1%	17.2%	95th	143rd of 911
Residents under 18	27.5%	26.6%	22.9%	22%	89th	185th of 911
Median age	45.2	35.6	38.6	38.9	86th	323rd of 911
Homeownership rateStrength	83.6%	73.2%	71.7%	65.2%	86th	389th of 909
Veterans	9.2%	4.1%	6.5%	6.2%	86th	205th of 911
Self-employed workers	12.9%	10.4%	10.2%	10%	82nd	486th of 911
Housing vacancy	12.7%	9%	8.5%	10.1%	81st	243rd of 909
Average commute	28.7 min	14 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	67th	161st of 902
Healthcare workers	10.3%	6.3%	9.2%	9.7%	62nd	286th of 911
Median earnings per worker	$49,896	$45,386	$47,712	$49,666	55th	328th of 910
Per capita income	$37,169	$34,666	$40,877	$44,673	41st	518th of 911
Median household income	$71,346	$71,719	$75,059	$80,734	38th	521st of 896
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.6%	22.2%	31.4%	35.7%	33rd	316th of 911
Tech workers	2%	1%	2.9%	3.8%	33rd	230th of 911
Broadband access	89.3%	92.1%	88.9%	91%	30th	406th of 909
Government workers	11%	10.1%	14.5%	14.5%	27th	607th of 911
Uninsured rate	4.2%	6.2%	5%	8.4%	24th	395th of 911
Poverty rateStrength	4.8%	7.8%	11.1%	12.5%	11th	691st of 909
Diversity index	16.3	63.1	31.4	61.4	9th	344th of 911
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.372	0.422	0.444	0.483	7th	594th of 908
Work from home	4.5%	5.6%	11.3%	15.1%	6th	720th of 911
Median home value	$120,600	$159,500	$208,000	$332,700	5th	670th of 881
Foreign-born residents	0.9%	21.3%	5.9%	14.1%	5th	485th of 911
Population density	16/sq mi	36/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	572nd of 911
Population	1,080	20,753	3,210,507	334,922,499	1st	442nd of 911
Median gross rent	$612	$894	$972	$1,413	1st	700th of 771
Unemployment rateStrength	0.5%	5.5%	3.6%	5.2%	1st	730th of 911
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	13%	29.9%	43.9%	51.1%	1st	722nd of 882

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

25%

5–17

18–24

25–34

14%

35–44

12%

45–54

10%

55–64

18%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

45.2

Under 18

27.5%

65 and over

27.8%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black0.6%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

16.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 438
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 66%
Married couples: 55.9%
Living alone: 29.2%
Veterans (of adults): 9.2%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

26%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

50585

$71,346

Buena Vista Co.

$71,719

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$37,169

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

4.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.372

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

50585

$120,600

Buena Vista Co.

$159,500

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

50585

$612

Buena Vista Co.

$894

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

90%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 502
Owner-occupied: 83.6%
Vacant: 12.7%
Median year built: 1948
Median rooms: 6.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 13%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

26%

10–19

20–29

37%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

Average commute

28.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

13%

Healthcare

10%

Construction and repair

10%

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Business and finance

Production

Transportation and moving

Food service

Education

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.9%

Legal and social services

0.2%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Retail

22%

Health care and social assistance

22%

Manufacturing

18%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Education

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Construction

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Other services

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.6%

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$49,896

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	50585	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$67,361	$74,888
Service	$27,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$10,313	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$66,397	$49,199
Production and transportation	$52,500	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

25%

Some college

27%

Associate's

18%

Bachelor's

19%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 6%
Households with broadband: 89.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 64.6%
No internet access: 9.1%
Without health insurance: 4.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Sioux Rapids
State: Iowa
County: Buena Vista County
Center point: 42.9175° N, 95.1419° W
Land area: 67 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

50585 spans 2 counties

Buena Vista County52% of land
Clay County48% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Sioux Rapids1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 50585

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
51033	Linn Grove, IA	5.6 mi	421	$60,625	$181,800
51343	Greenville, IA	7 mi	172	$60,625	$98,800
51366	Webb, IA	7.6 mi	245	$87,500	$130,800
50576	Rembrandt, IA	8.1 mi	277	$67,500	$116,300
50565	Marathon, IA	8.3 mi	380	$51,875	$59,700
51341	Gillett Grove, IA	8.8 mi	40	—	$61,000
51047	Peterson, IA	12 mi	693	$101,000	$130,300
51357	Royal, IA	12 mi	910	$68,333	$118,500
50592	Truesdale, IA	13 mi	187	$100,076	$35,800
50510	Albert City, IA	14 mi	1,042	$76,397	$110,700
50515	Ayrshire, IA	15 mi	251	$63,333	$29,300
50554	Laurens, IA	16 mi	1,653	$63,802	$82,800

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Questions about 50585

What city is zip code 50585?

50585 is assigned to Sioux Rapids, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 50585 in?

50585 is mostly in Buena Vista County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 50585?

About 1,080 people live in 50585, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 50585 in?

50585 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 50585?

The median household income in 50585 is $71,346.

What zip codes are near 50585?

The closest zip codes to 50585 are 51033, 51343, 51366, 50576, 50565.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50585, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.