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Eagle Grove, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50533

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

4,130
16/sq mi
$65,595
Median income
$110,200
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Eagle Grove pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50533 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50533 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 258.1 square miles in Eagle Grove, Wright County, Iowa. The area is home to 4,130 residents, producing a population density of 16 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 50533 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50533 sits at $65,595 (14% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $33,163. The poverty rate stands at 27.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $110,200 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $996 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50533 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wright County, so you can benchmark 50533 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 50533

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50533.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50533, Eagle Grove, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,130

Population

258.1

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50533?

33.2

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 62.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%

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?

$65,595

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$33,163

Per Capita Income

27.4%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50533 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,595 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,696

Total Housing Units

1,524

Occupied Units

172

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$110,200

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$996

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.1%

YoY Change (2024)

195

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+95%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50533 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.2% 125
2020 +7.3% 134
2021 +6.8% 144
2022 +12.1% 161
2024 — 195

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 95 business establishments in ZIP 50533, employing approximately 1,780 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,825,000.

95

Businesses

1,780

Employees

$107.8M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 16.8%
Construction 14 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 13 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 13 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 9 9.5%
Manufacturing 8 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.3%
Finance and insurance 4 4.2%

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 50533 vs 50542 →

ZIP 50533 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 50533 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 50533 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 50533 ranks #4 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
50542 Goldfield, IA 933 8.8 mi
50591 Thor, IA 320 7.5 mi
50599 Woolstock, IA 380 7.1 mi
50594 Vincent, IA 298 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wright County

50525 standard
Clarion, IA
Pop: 3,583
50421 standard
Belmond, IA
Pop: 3,032
50071 standard
Dows, IA
Pop: 1,007
50542 standard
Goldfield, IA
Pop: 933
50599 standard
Woolstock, IA
Pop: 380
50470 standard
Rowan, IA
Pop: 275

Related Areas

Wright County Eagle Grove, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50533 in? ▼
ZIP code 50533 (Eagle Grove) is located in Wright County, Iowa. Wright County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wright-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50533? ▼
ZIP code 50533 in Eagle Grove, IA has a population of 4,130 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50533? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50533 is $65,595, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50533? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50533 is $110,200, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50533? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50533 is White at 62.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50533? ▼
ZIP code 50533 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 1,780 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50533? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50533 are: Retail trade (16), Construction (14), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50533? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50533 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50533? ▼
In ZIP code 50533, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 50533? ▼
In ZIP code 50533, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50533? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50533 is 27.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Eagle Grove, IA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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