| City: | Burnside, Iowa |
| County: | Webster County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:12:05 AM |
| Population: | 103 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 515 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.3251, -94.0671 |
| Land Area: | 1.22 sq mi |
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Burnside is a small rural community in Webster County, Iowa, with a population of 103 residents across 48 households. This compact 1.22 square mile area has maintained its agricultural character, with a median age of 44.8 years and a completely homogeneous population (100% White, 98% non-Hispanic).
Despite its classification as a PO Box ZIP, Burnside has rural carrier delivery service. One rural route serves the community, delivering mail to addresses along streets like Paragon Avenue, 249th Avenue, and numbered streets in the 300s. The street naming pattern (303rd through 320th streets, 249th through 307th avenues) reflects Iowa's rural road grid system common in farming regions.
The post office maintains General Delivery service (Route G001) for those without fixed addresses, a common feature in small farming communities. With only 3 business establishments employing 6 people, Burnside functions primarily as a residential community.
Most homes were built before the modern era, with 15 of the housing units dating to before 1939. The 92% homeownership rate (44 owner-occupied units of 48 total households) indicates a stable, established community.
Street names follow Iowa's rural road numbering convention with numbered avenues and streets in the 200s-300s.
ZIP Code 50521 has 103 residents and 48 households (average 2.15 persons per household). The median age is 44.8 years, older than the state (38.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 66.0% male and 34.0% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (100.0%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 103Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 45Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 84.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 48Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.15Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.15Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 68 | 41 | 30 | 36 | 174 | 245 | 253 | 289 | 299 | 77 | 14 | 17 | 3 | 45 |
| Decennial Census | 104 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 103 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.8
Male Median Age: 59.4
Female Median Age: 18.9
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| White: | 103 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 103 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 68 | 66.02% | 59.4 years |
| Females: | 35 | 33.98% | 18.9 years |
| Total: | 103 | 100% | 44.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 45 | 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: | 45 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 45 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $50,625 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,218. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 95.6%, which is far greater 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 Natural resources (69.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,625 | $17,375 | $18,333 | $31,786 | $0 | $22,321 | $0 | $21,296 | $21,218 | $9,022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $91,429 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,250 | $17,375 | $18,333 | $0 | $21,319 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $51,818 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 43 | 95.56% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2 | 4.44% |
| Total: | 45 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 30.23% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 30 | 69.77% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 43 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $95,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $95,000 | $105,600 | $0 | $0 | $98,500 | $96,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 100.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 2 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $815 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 16 | 88.89% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2 | 11.11% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 18 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 18 | 62.07% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 37.93% |
| Total Housing Units: | 29 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 27 | 93.10% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 6.90% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 29 | 100% |
In 2024, 93.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 95.60%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 4.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 40.70 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 6.45% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 29 | 93.55% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 29 | 93.55% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 29 | 93.55% |
| Private Insurance: | 43 | 95.56% |
| Public Insurance: | 2 | 4.44% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 45 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 45 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 41.9% | 43.9% | 39.4% | 40.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 50521 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: | 0Source: 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 50521 is located in Webster County, Iowa, within the Fort Dodge, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22700) and Iowa's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 38,013 people, about 0.27% of whom live in ZIP Code 50521. It covers 1.22 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Fort Dodge, IASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 22700Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 38,013Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.22 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 50521 is in the Southeast Valley Community School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.