What to know about ZIP 50481
ZIP code 50481 covers ZIP 50481 with a population of about 3,819.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ROCHESTR - MASON CITY - AUSTIN media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 50481 covers ZIP 50481 with a population of about 3,819.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ROCHESTR - MASON CITY - AUSTIN media market.
Median household income in ZIP 50481 is about $87,319 — about 16% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 5.8%; unemployment rate near 0.9%; 23.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 10.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Education, and Construction; about 19.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 3.9 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $206,900 — about 41% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $620 (about 47% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 84.2% (about 18.8 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 50481, a household would need roughly $57,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,329. That sits below the local median household income ($87,319), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.