| City: | Ferguson, Iowa |
| County: | Marshall County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:08:44 AM |
| Population: | 97 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 641 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.9370, -92.8650 |
| Land Area: | 0.256 sq mi |
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Ferguson is a tiny community in Marshall County, Iowa, with just 97 residents living in 42 households across 0.20 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery anywhere in the community, making the Ferguson Post Office the sole option for mail access.
The Ferguson Post Office maintains 45 PO Boxes for the 42 occupied homes. This 1.07 adoption rate shows the post office serves slightly beyond the immediate ZCTA boundary, likely reaching a few surrounding rural addresses. While there's one rural carrier route on record, the PO Box Only Zone designation means all mail goes to boxes rather than roadside delivery.
Streets follow a simple grid pattern. Main Street anchors the town center, while numbered streets (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and avenues run perpendicular. Railway and Green Castle Road connect to the surrounding countryside. With a median age of 54.5 years, Ferguson skews older than typical Iowa towns.
Homeownership is strong. Of the 42 occupied homes, 32 are owner-occupied (76%). The median home value sits at $75,700, and median rent is $590. About 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Per capita income is $25,297. Ferguson is an established, working-class community that's held steady over the decades.
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[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Ferguson, IA 50078Since this is a PO Box Only Zone, all mail must be addressed to a PO Box. Street addresses are not valid for mail delivery in Ferguson.
Classic small-town grid with Main Street and numbered streets/avenues, plus Railway connecting to the countryside.
ZIP Code 50078 has 97 residents and 42 households (average 2.31 persons per household). The median age is 54.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.6% male and 47.4% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.7%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 97Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 85Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 378.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $52,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 42Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $75,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.31Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.93Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 119 | 128 | 115 | 108 | 133 | 137 | 148 | 171 | 176 | 125 | 100 | 102 | 97 | 85 |
| Decennial Census | 126 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 97 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.5
Male Median Age: 52.3
Female Median Age: 55.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| White: | 86 | 92.47% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 6.45% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 1.08% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 93 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 51 | 52.58% | 52.3 years |
| Females: | 46 | 47.42% | 55.5 years |
| Total: | 97 | 100% | 54.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 85 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 85 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 85 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $52,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $8,333 (18.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,000. Family households earn a median of $63,438 versus $19,464 for nonfamily households (a difference of $43,974). By gender, male median income is $78,542 and female is $32,083, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $46,459 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 39.2%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (44.8%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,167 | $44,792 | $44,792 | $45,536 | $45,893 | $43,500 | $46,667 | $45,625 | $40,500 | $41,875 | $44,167 | $46,250 | $51,250 | $52,500 |
| Median Family Income | $44,792 | $50,625 | $53,542 | $63,542 | $63,333 | $62,917 | $63,750 | $58,438 | $44,250 | $47,000 | $47,813 | $51,667 | $61,458 | $63,438 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,188 | $27,222 | $26,818 | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,917 | $18,125 | $27,500 | $25,938 | $28,333 | $25,417 | $19,464 |
| Median Male Income | $58,472 | $60,179 | $46,250 | $53,750 | $0 | $0 | $55,000 | $59,375 | $0 | $71,250 | $68,750 | $0 | $76,458 | $78,542 |
| Median Female Income | $28,750 | $33,750 | $45,250 | $40,000 | $0 | $32,500 | $36,250 | $23,750 | $0 | $41,250 | $0 | $41,875 | $43,125 | $32,083 |
| Employed: | 29 | 39.19% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 45 | 60.81% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 44.83% |
| Service: | 4 | 13.79% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 20.69% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3 | 10.34% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 10.34% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 29 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $75,600, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $21,100 (38.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,700. The median gross rent is $1,125, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $125. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $54,500 | $42,500 | $37,500 | $43,800 | $43,800 | $33,800 | $38,600 | $38,600 | $37,900 | $42,500 | $45,000 | $51,000 | $75,700 | $75,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 28.57% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 57.14% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 1 | 14.29% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $475 | $625 | $850 | $925 | $950 | $1,188 | $1,264 | $1,250 | $792 | $813 | $775 | $590 | $1,125 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 13 | 32.50% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 20 | 50.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 17.50% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 40 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 40 | 80.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 10 | 20.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 50 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 44 | 88.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 4.00% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 8.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 50 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 49.40%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 72.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 4.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 22.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (73.33%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 3.28% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5 | 8.20% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 21 | 34.43% |
| Some college, no degree: | 12 | 19.67% |
| Associate's degree: | 12 | 19.67% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6 | 9.84% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 4.92% |
| Total: | 61 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 54 | 88.52% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9 | 14.75% |
| Private Insurance: | 42 | 40.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 62 | 59.05% |
| No Insurance: | 1 | 0.95% |
| Total: | 105 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 104 | 99.05% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 15.6% | 22.0% | 28.6% | 36.0% | 34.6% | 0.0% | 4.3% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 20.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1 | 6.67% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 73.33% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3 | 20.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 15 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 50078 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 53Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 50078 is located in Marshall County, Iowa, within the Marshalltown, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32260) and Iowa's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 40,648 people, about 0.24% of whom live in ZIP Code 50078. It covers 0.256 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Marshalltown, IASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 32260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 40,648Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.256 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 22756.75 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1927255Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Ferguson city; IowaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 50078 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.