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Rake, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50465

Winnebago County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

250
26/sq mi
$42,386
Median income
$49,000
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rake pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50465 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50465 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rake, Winnebago County, Iowa, home to just 250 residents across 9.5 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 50465 reports a modest median household income of $42,386 (45% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $27,220. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.8%. Median home value sits at $49,000 (72% below the state average), median rent at $650 a month, and owner-occupancy at 93.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Winnebago County, letting you compare 50465 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50465, Rake, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

250

Population

9.5

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50465?

50.7

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 98.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$42,386

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$27,220

Per Capita Income

23.3%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50465 ranks nationally

Rake, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$42,386 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

94

Total Housing Units

81

Occupied Units

13

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.8%
Renter 6.2%

$49,000

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$650

Median Rent

1940

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 50465, employing approximately 70 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,954,000.

8

Businesses

70

Employees

$6.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 50465 vs 56033 →

ZIP 50465 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50465 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50465 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 50465 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
56033 Frost, MN 345 5.2 mi
50424 Buffalo Center, IA 1,482 6.5 mi
56014 Bricelyn, MN 797 7.9 mi
50478 Thompson, IA 775 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Winnebago County

50436 standard
Forest City, IA
Pop: 5,848
50450 standard
Lake Mills, IA
Pop: 2,897
50424 standard
Buffalo Center, IA
Pop: 1,482
50478 standard
Thompson, IA
Pop: 775
50453 standard
Leland, IA
Pop: 588
50473 standard
Scarville, IA
Pop: 268

Related Areas

Winnebago County Rake, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50465 in? ▼
ZIP code 50465 (Rake) is located in Winnebago County, Iowa. Winnebago County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/winnebago-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50465? ▼
ZIP code 50465 in Rake, IA has a population of 250 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50465? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50465 is $42,386, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50465? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50465 is $49,000, which is 82% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50465? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50465 is White at 98.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50465? ▼
ZIP code 50465 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 70 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50465? ▼
In ZIP code 50465, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50465? ▼
In ZIP code 50465, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50465? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50465 is 23.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.