Varina, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50593

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

64
133/sq mi
$50,625
Median income
$55,000
Median home value
4.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
133
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50593 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50593 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.5 square miles in Varina, Pocahontas County, Iowa. The area is home to 64 residents, producing a population density of 133 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 50593 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50593 sits at $50,625 (34% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $38,831. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $55,000 (69% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50593 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.8, 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 50593 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 50593, Varina, 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

64

Population

0.5

Area (sq mi)

133

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50593?

60.8

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

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?

$50,625

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$38,831

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50593 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,625 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.0%

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

What does housing look like?

15

Total Housing Units

15

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$55,000

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 50593 vs 50540 →

ZIP 50593 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 50593 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 50593 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 50593 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
50540 Fonda, IA 1,022 5.1 mi
50568 Newell, IA 1,398 5.4 mi
50510 Albert City, IA 1,116 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50593 in?
ZIP code 50593 (Varina) 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 50593?
ZIP code 50593 in Varina, IA has a population of 64 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50593?
The median household income in ZIP 50593 is $50,625, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50593?
The median home value in ZIP 50593 is $55,000, which is 80% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50593?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50593 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50593?
In ZIP code 50593, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50593?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50593 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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