ZIP Code 50071 - Dows Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50071 is located in Dows Iowa. Portions of 50071 are also in Popejoy and Blaine Township (Wright County) and Morgan Township (Franklin County) and Vernon Township (Wright County) and Oakland Township (Franklin County) and Hamilton Township (Franklin County) and Wall Lake Township (Wright County). 50071 is primarily within Wright County, with some portions in Franklin County. Regionally, 50071 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50071 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Dows |
| Primary County | Wright County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 889 |
| Area Code(s) | 515 / 641 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50071 Map
50071 Demographics
50071 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50071 is White. The current unemployment level in 50071 is 3.3%.
| Population | 889 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 8 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 445 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $206,310 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.43% |
50071 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 952 | 92.43% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 7.57% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50071 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 51 | 7.19% |
| Bachelor Degree | 101 | 14.25% |
| High School Diploma | 300 | 42.31% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 0.28% |
| GED or Alternate | 19 | 2.68% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 163 | 22.99% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 7.19% |
| Masters Degree | 19 | 2.68% |
| Professional Degree | 2 | 0.28% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1 | 0.14% |
50071 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.64537048, -93.50827789 |
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| Cities/Towns in 50071 | |
| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 105 Square Miles |
50071 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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