| Official Zip Code Name | Mason City |
| Zip Code State | Iowa |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Cerro Gordo |
| Area Code | 641 |
| Current Population: | 29837 |
| Racial Majority: | White 90.98% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 82.5% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 4.1% |
| Median Household Income | $45483 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $60060 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 14 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Central Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 1093 - 1227 ft. |
| Area | 148 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 43.15712200, -93.18691800 |
The current unemployment level in 50401 is 4.1% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.4% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.8% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 4.8%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 50401 decreased to 29837 from 31291 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 50401 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 50401 public schools is White. 49.3% of students in 50401 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26677 | 90.98% | 27149 | -2% |
| Black Or African American | 377 | 1.29% | 504 | -25% |
| Hispanic | 1335 | 4.55% | 1438 | -7% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 67 | 0.23% | 57 | +18% |
| Asian | 386 | 1.32% | 249 | +55% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 6 | -100% |
| Other Race | 13 | 0% | 13 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 421 | 1.63% | 421 | +14% |
| White | 82.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 3.6% |
| Hispanic | 8.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.9% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29837 | 31291 |
| Male Population | 48.30% | |
| Female Population | 51.70% | |
| Total Households | 13103 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 49.3% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 71.4% |
| Median Household Income | $45483 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 54.30% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 34.00% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 11.60% |
| 50401 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Iowa District 4 | Steve King | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Iowa Congressional Districts | ||
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Zip Code 50401 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 4 | 10 | 23 | 34 | 47 | 57 | 61 | 59 | 49 | 37 | 23 | 10 | 34 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 22 | 29 | 41 | 56 | 70 | 80 | 83 | 80 | 72 | 60 | 41 | 27 | 55 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .92 | .78 | 2.03 | 3.32 | 4.3 | 5.07 | 4.4 | 4.62 | 3.32 | 2.44 | 2.07 | 1.05 | 34.31 |