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Emmetsburg city, IA

ZIP 50536 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 50536

50536 has a population of 4,287 with a median age of 43.2 yrs (52.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.1%+58% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.0%-83% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.4%-92% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.7%-1% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.9%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
23.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.2%-35% vs US avg
x
High school
32.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Some college
41.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.1%-43% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.7%-7% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.2%+47% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
12.0%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.3%+42% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.9%+58% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
43.4%+648% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishNorwegian

Health & Community Indicators in 50536

Poverty Rate
16.3%+42% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.9%+58% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.2%-48% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-93% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
43.4%+648% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,287
Median age43.2
Poverty rate16.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.1%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.1%
Asian1.0%
Foreign-born21.9%