ZIP Code 50581 - Rolfe Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50581 is located in Rolfe Iowa. Portions of 50581 are also in Des Moines Township (Pocahontas County) and Powhatan Township and Garfield Township (Pocahontas County) and Roosevelt Township and Ellington Township (Palo Alto County). 50581 is primarily within Pocahontas County, with some portions in Palo Alto County. Regionally, 50581 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50581 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Rolfe |
| Primary County | Pocahontas County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 764 |
| Area Code(s) | 712 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50581 Map
50581 Demographics
50581 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 50581 is White. The current unemployment level in 50581 is 3.3%.
| Population | 764 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.54% |
| Population Density | 8 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 369 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,583 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $189,540 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.6% |
50581 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 917 | 88.6% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 11.21% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50581 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 62 | 10.25% |
| Bachelor Degree | 90 | 14.88% |
| High School Diploma | 239 | 39.5% |
| No High School Diploma | 5 | 0.83% |
| GED or Alternate | 25 | 4.13% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 91 | 15.04% |
| Associates Degree | 67 | 11.07% |
| Masters Degree | 17 | 2.81% |
| Professional Degree | 9 | 1.49% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
50581 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.84150314, -94.54425812 |
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| Cities/Towns in 50581 | |
| Regions | Des Moines-Ames Area Sioux City Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 96 Square Miles |
50581 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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