ZIP Code 50516 - Badger Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50516 is located in Badger Iowa. Portions of 50516 are also in Badger Township and Beaver Township (Humboldt County). 50516 is primarily within Webster County, with some portions in Humboldt County. Regionally, 50516 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50516 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Badger |
| Primary County | Webster County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 708 |
| Area Code(s) | 515 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50516 Map
50516 Demographics
50516 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 50516 is White. The current unemployment level in 50516 is 3.3%.
| Population | 708 |
| Population Growth Rate | 13.32% |
| Population Density | 32 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 261 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $70,865 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $134,050 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.95% |
50516 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 734 | 94.95% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 4.27% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50516 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 25 | 6.08% |
| Bachelor Degree | 36 | 8.76% |
| High School Diploma | 170 | 41.36% |
| No High School Diploma | 22 | 5.35% |
| GED or Alternate | 18 | 4.38% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 39 | 9.49% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 21.65% |
| Masters Degree | 12 | 2.92% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
50516 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.61977386, -94.13513947 |
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| Cities/Towns in 50516 | |
| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Fort Dodge, IA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 22 Square Miles |
50516 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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