Rolfe, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50581
Pocahontas County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 996
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rolfe pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50581 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50581 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rolfe, Pocahontas County, Iowa, home to just 996 residents across 249.0 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50581 reports a modest median household income of $57,500 (25% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,429. Unemployment is 15.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,000 (47% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $578; owner occupancy is 84.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pocahontas County, so 50581 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 50581
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rolfe, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50581.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50581, Rolfe, 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
996
Population
249.0
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50581?
38.8
Median Age
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Female
3.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$57,500
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$25,429
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 50581 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Rolfe, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,500 13th percentile higher than 13% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
473housing units
473
Total Housing Units
318
Occupied Units
155
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,000
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$578
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 50581, employing approximately 91 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,794,000.
21
Businesses
91
Employees
$3.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 19.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 14.3% |
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 50581 vs 50573 →
ZIP 50581 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50597
West Bend (50597)
1,293 residents
- 50581
Rolfe (50581)
996 residents
- 50541
Gilmore City (50541)
872 residents
- 50562
Mallard (50562)
527 residents
- 50520 144
Bradgate (50520)
144 residents
- 50573 68
Plover (50573)
68 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50581 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50581 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50597
West Bend (50597)
$92,000 median income
- 50520
Bradgate (50520)
$73,750 median income
- 50562
Mallard (50562)
$72,500 median income
- 50581
Rolfe (50581)
$57,500 median income
- 50541
Gilmore City (50541)
$56,364 median income
- 50573
Plover (50573)
$48,542 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50581 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50581, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 50581 in?
ZIP code 50581 (Rolfe) 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 50581?
ZIP code 50581 in Rolfe, IA has a population of 996 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50581?
The median household income in ZIP 50581 is $57,500, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50581?
The median home value in ZIP 50581 is $93,000, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50581?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50581 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50581?
ZIP code 50581 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 91 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50581?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50581 are: Transportation and warehousing (4), Construction (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50581?
In ZIP code 50581, 45.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 50581?
In ZIP code 50581, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50581?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50581 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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