ZIP Code 50578 - Ringsted Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50578 is located in Ringsted Iowa. Portions of 50578 are also in Denmark Township (Emmet County) and Jack Creek Township and Swan Lake Township (Emmet County) and Independence Township (Palo Alto County) and Armstrong Grove Township. 50578 is primarily within Emmet County, with some portions in Palo Alto County. Regionally, 50578 is located in the Sioux City Area.
ZIP Code 50578 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Ringsted |
| Primary County | Emmet County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 687 |
| Area Code(s) | 515 / 712 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50578 Map
50578 Demographics
50578 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 50578 is White. The current unemployment level in 50578 is 3.3%.
| Population | 687 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.83% |
| Population Density | 10 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 320 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,391 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $193,620 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.59% |
50578 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 563 | 95.59% |
| Black | 2 | 0.34% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 4.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50578 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 33 | 7.19% |
| Bachelor Degree | 75 | 16.34% |
| High School Diploma | 187 | 40.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 3 | 0.65% |
| GED or Alternate | 4 | 0.87% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 98 | 21.35% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 10.46% |
| Masters Degree | 11 | 2.4% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
50578 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.30154419, -94.55615234 |
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| Cities/Towns in 50578 | |
| Region | Sioux City Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 70 Square Miles |
50578 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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