ZIP code 50579

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 50579 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Rockwell City, IA. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 50579 ZIP code area.

50579 is the zip code for

Rockwell City, IA

Also in this location:
Twin Lakes, IA

Total population
2,405
Housing units
1,331
Land area
(sq. miles)
137.35
Density
(people per sq. mile)
17.51
Water area
(sq. miles)
1.31

Demographic data for zip code 50579

Gender:

Male
1,156
Female
1,249
Median age
Male
46.70
Female
49.30
Gender

Households:

Total households
1,059
Family households
700
Nonfamily households
359
Average household size
2.22
Average family size
2.76
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
1,331
Occupied housing units
1,059
Owner-occupied
832
Renter-occupied
227
Vacant housing units
272
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
136
5 to 9 years
155
10 to 14 years
132
15 to 19 years
145
20 to 24 years
87
25 to 34 years
199
35 to 44 years
263
45 to 54 years
367
55 to 59 years
178
60 to 64 years
168
65 to 74 years
262
75 to 84 years
198
85 years and over
115
Median age
47.80
Age

Race:

White
2,362
Hispanic or Latino
8
Black or African American
7
Asian
10
American Indian & Alaska Native
2
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
1
Two or More Races
15
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 50579

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
2,271
Civilian labor force
1,048
Employed
1,027
Unemployed
21
Armed Forces
5
Not in labor force
1,218
Percent Unemployed
2.0%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
1,014
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
721
Carpooled
163
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
8
Walked
35
Other means
9
Worked at home
78
Mean travel time
20.2 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,027
Management / business / science / arts
398
Service
210
Sales / office
211
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
61
Production / transportation / material moving
147
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,027
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
87
Construction
28
Manufacturing
41
Wholesale trade
16
Retail trade
117
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
97
Information
17
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
29
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
56
Educational services / health care / social assistance
299
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
34
Public administration
151
Other services
55
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,027
Private wage & salary workers
634
Government workers
263
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
125
Unpaid family workers
5
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
1,008
Less than $10,000
50
$10,000 to $14,999
110
$15,000 to $24,999
114
$25,000 to $34,999
73
$35,000 to $49,999
173
$50,000 to $74,999
229
$75,000 to $99,999
147
$100,000 to $149,999
75
$150,000 to $199,999
13
$200,000 or more
24
Median household income
$46,932
Mean household income
$56,814
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
11.8%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 50579

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Rockwell City Elementary School
330 Brower Street
(712) 297-8621194499.3
Rockwell City-lytton High School
1000 Tonawanda Ave
(712) 297-8111168458.6

Public libraries around Rockwell City, IA

NameAddress
Ringsted Public Library8 W Maple
Ringsted, IA 50578
Palmer Public Library520 Hanson
Palmer, IA 50571
Pocahontas Public Library14 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
Renwick Public Library204 Stoddard St
Renwick, IA 50577
Rembrandt Public Library
Main St 7 Broadway
Rembrandt, IA 50576
Rockwell City Public Library424 Main St
Rockwell City, IA 50579
Plover Public Library301 Main St
Plover, IA 50573
Pomeroy Public Library
114 S Ontario St
Pomeroy, IA 50575

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 50579

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Buena Vista County Hospital1525 West Fifth Street
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-403030
Community Memorial Hospital
1316 South Main Street
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-281125
Hamilton Hospital
800 Ohio Street
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-940040
Humboldt County Memorial Hosp
1000 North 15th Street
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-420049
Kossuth Regional Health Center1515 South Phillips Street
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-245124
Loring Hospital211 Highland Avenue
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-710554
Palo Alto County Health System
3201 First Street
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-550054
Pocahontas Community Hospital606 Nw Seventh
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-350125
Trinity Regional Hospital
802 Kenyon Road
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 573-3101151

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