ZIP Code 50542 is located in Goldfield Iowa. Portions of 50542 are also in Liberty Township (Wright County) and Eagle Grove Township and Lake Township (Humboldt County) and Boone Township (Wright County) and Vernon Township (Humboldt County). 50542 is primarily within Wright County, with some portions in Humboldt County. Regionally, it is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
| ZIP Code Name | Goldfield |
| Primary County | Wright County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 949 |
| Area Code(s) | 515 / 641 |
| Current Time | CDT |
50542 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 50542 is White. The current unemployment level in 50542 is 3.3%.
| Population | 949 |
| Population Growth Rate | 13.25% |
| Population Density | 15 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 449 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,056 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $61,450 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 94.43% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 915 | 94.43% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 5.37% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 76 | 10.73% |
| Bachelor Degree | 48 | 6.78% |
| High School Diploma | 273 | 38.56% |
| No High School Diploma | 16 | 2.26% |
| GED or Alternate | 14 | 1.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 195 | 27.54% |
| Associates Degree | 71 | 10.03% |
| Masters Degree | 4 | 0.56% |
| Professional Degree | 3 | 0.42% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8 | 1.13% |
| Coordinates | 42.77974319,-93.94268799 |
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| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 61 Square Miles |
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| 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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