Plover, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50573

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

68
65/sq mi
$48,542
Median income
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Plover pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
65
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50573 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50573 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.0 square miles in Plover, Pocahontas County, Iowa. The area is home to 68 residents, producing a population density of 65 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 50573 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50573 sits at $48,542 (37% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $32,945. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50573 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pocahontas County, so you can benchmark 50573 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 →

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 50573, Plover, 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

68

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50573?

65.4

Median Age

61.3%

Male

38.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
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 0.0%

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?

$48,542

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$32,945

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50573 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,542 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 92.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

36

Total Housing Units

21

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

1.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 50573 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 50573 ranks #4 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 50573 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 50573 ranks #4 of 4 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
50562 Mallard, IA 527 5.9 mi
50581 Rolfe, IA 996 4.5 mi
50546 Havelock, IA 346 4.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50573 in?
ZIP code 50573 (Plover) is located in Pocahontas County, Iowa. Pocahontas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pocahontas-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50573?
ZIP code 50573 in Plover, IA has a population of 68 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50573?
The median household income in ZIP 50573 is $48,542, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50573?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50573 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50573?
In ZIP code 50573, 92.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 50573?
In ZIP code 50573, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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