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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 50588 has 13,331 residents and 4,370 households (average 2.89 persons per household). The median age is 33.4 years, younger than the state (38.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (46.2%, much lower than the state average of 84.5% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.3%, which is much higher than the state average (6.8%), and Asian share is much higher than the state average (2.4%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the state average (2.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	13,331Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	13,346Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	13,796Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	96.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$65,475Source: Census ACS

Households:	4,370Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$178,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.89Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.07Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	12,553	12,824	12,906	12,847	12,932	12,810	12,747	12,513	12,572	12,695	13,258	13,263	13,346
Decennial Census	12,756	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	13,331	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 33.4

Male Median Age: 32.5

Female Median Age: 34.2

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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	483	516	507	710	447	475	466	455	357	315	420	369	361	348	193	111	78	100
Female	440	521	502	586	480	432	430	387	332	353	374	372	369	329	223	146	119	225
Total	923	1,037	1,009	1,296	927	907	896	842	689	668	794	741	730	677	416	257	197	325

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	6,154	37.16%
Black:	543	3.28%
Hispanic:*	4,975	30.04%
Asian:	1,860	11.23%
American Indian:	86	0.52%
Hawaiian:	518	3.13%
Other:	2,427	14.65%
Total:	16,563	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	6,711	50.34%	32.5 years
Females:	6,620	49.66%	34.2 years
Total:	13,331	100%	33.4 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	9,406	70.48%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	241	1.81%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,467	10.99%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,232	27.72%
Total Population:	13,346	100%
Total Native Population:	9,647	72.28%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,699	27.72%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $65,475, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $19,793 (43.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,055. Family households earn a median of $92,891 versus $48,227 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,664). By gender, male median income is $55,093 and female is $46,156, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,937 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.0%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (41.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$45,682	$46,947	$46,845	$46,883	$46,364	$47,858	$51,835	$52,610	$55,420	$49,990	$51,234	$56,608	$65,475
Median Family Income	$55,343	$56,511	$58,923	$61,114	$58,500	$59,534	$63,262	$66,345	$67,402	$70,058	$83,107	$89,043	$92,891
Median NonFamily Income	$24,279	$23,983	$23,239	$24,198	$25,753	$26,384	$29,056	$31,725	$31,743	$33,906	$37,222	$43,919	$48,227
Median Male Income	$33,662	$33,670	$33,127	$33,878	$33,488	$32,591	$35,581	$36,455	$40,609	$42,928	$45,010	$53,908	$55,093
Median Female Income	$28,283	$28,613	$29,205	$31,199	$30,126	$29,143	$32,205	$35,037	$32,402	$32,908	$38,964	$42,811	$46,156

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	6,566	64.82%
Unemployed:	223	2.20%
Not In Labor Force:	3,340	32.97%
Total:	10,129	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,370	20.87%
Service:	767	11.68%
Sales and Office:	1,103	16.80%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	607	9.24%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,719	41.41%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,566	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $178,800, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $80,800 (82.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,000. The median gross rent is $836, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $269 (47.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $137. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.01% (58.22% with a mortgage, 41.78% free-and-clear) and renters 32.99% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.88%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$98,000	$104,300	$110,600	$114,800	$117,200	$119,300	$127,700	$132,300	$133,800	$153,200	$151,700	$161,800	$178,800

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	232	14.99%
$500 to $999:	907	58.59%
$1,000 to $1,499:	304	19.64%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	26	1.68%
$2,500 to $2,999:	55	3.55%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	24	1.55%
Total:	1,548	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$567	$571	$575	$586	$597	$612	$641	$691	$699	$702	$736	$787	$836

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,831	39.02%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,314	28.00%
Renter Occupied:	1,548	32.99%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,693	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,693	93.12%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	347	6.88%
Total Housing Units:	5,040	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	3,552	70.48%
Multi-Family Units:	1,390	27.58%
Other Units:	98	1.94%
Total Housing Units:	5,040	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 23.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 74.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (93.20%). The uninsured rate is 7.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (4.90%). The share of people in poverty is 4.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 5.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.06%). College enrollment is 25.05%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,270	15.83%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	770	9.60%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,459	30.65%
Some college, no degree:	941	11.73%
Associate's degree:	734	9.15%
Bachelor's degree:	1,200	14.96%
Graduate or professional degree:	650	8.10%
Total:	8,024	100%
High school or higher:	5,984	74.58%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,850	23.06%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	8,863	58.98%
Public Insurance:	5,201	34.61%
No Insurance:	962	6.40%
Total:	15,026	100%
Has Health Insurance:	14,064	93.60%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	10.3%	12.0%	10.7%	8.4%	9.6%	10.8%	11.4%	11.0%	10.0%	7.6%	6.8%	3.1%	4.5%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	307	7.78%
Kindergarten:	171	4.34%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,580	40.06%
High school (grades 9-12):	898	22.77%
College or graduate school:	988	25.05%
Total:	3,944	100%
Early Childhood:	478	12.12%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,649	67.17%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Storm Lake, Iowa
City Alias:	Lakeside
Names to Avoid:	Bel Air Beach, Casino Beach, Juniata, Sulphur Springs, West Storm Lake
County:	Buena Vista County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:12:02 PM
Population:	13,331 [See All]
Area Code:	712
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	42.6552, -95.1610
Land Area:	138.808 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/50588/zip-code-50588.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,774Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	378Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	5,426Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,683Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	640Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	339Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$77,776,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$356,730,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	7,940Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Storm Lake, IASource: Census
CBSA Number:	44740Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	20,684Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	138.808 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	4.893 sq miSource: 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:	1975630Source: Census
Place Name:	Storm Lake city; IowaSource: Census

ZIP Code 50588 in Storm Lake, IA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 50588

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 50588

Sources & References