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Pomeroy, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50575

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

969
6/sq mi
$52,717
Median income
$88,900
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50575 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50575 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pomeroy, Calhoun County, Iowa, home to just 969 residents across 164.2 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 50575 reports a modest median household income of $52,717 (31% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $33,449. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. Median home value sits at $88,900 (49% below the state average), median rent at $645 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 50575 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 50575

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pomeroy, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50575.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50575, Pomeroy, 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

969

Population

164.2

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50575?

52.4

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$52,717

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$33,449

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50575 ranks nationally

Pomeroy, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,717 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

407

Total Housing Units

340

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$88,900

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$645

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 50575, employing approximately 170 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,941,000.

20

Businesses

170

Employees

$7.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 4 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 20.0%
Finance and insurance 3 15.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 50575 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 50575 ranks #2 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 50575 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 50575 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
50551 Jolley, IA 158 6.2 mi
50540 Fonda, IA 1,022 7.6 mi
50571 Palmer, IA 394 7.9 mi
50561 Lytton, IA 520 12.1 mi

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Pop: 2,500
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Pop: 2,405
51449 standard
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Pop: 2,128
51453 standard
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Pop: 695
50538 standard
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Pop: 503
50586 standard
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Pop: 307

Related Areas

Calhoun County Pomeroy, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50575 in? ▼
ZIP code 50575 (Pomeroy) is located in Calhoun County, Iowa. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50575? ▼
ZIP code 50575 in Pomeroy, IA has a population of 969 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50575? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50575 is $52,717, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50575? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50575 is $88,900, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50575? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50575 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50575? ▼
ZIP code 50575 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 170 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50575? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50575 are: Wholesale trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Finance and insurance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50575? ▼
In ZIP code 50575, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 50575? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50575 is 22.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50575? ▼
In ZIP code 50575, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50575? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50575 is 10.0% 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.