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ZIP 50501

Pop. 28,823·Webster County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$843/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$1,122
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 50501 · $843
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$710
1 BR
$720
2 BR
$940
3 BR
$1,210
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$940/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$10,116/yr
At $843/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyWebster County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 50501 (Fort Dodge, IA) is majority owner-occupied, 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,823
Median income
$66,888
Median age
38.8
Renters
32.4%
Age distribution
21.2%
24.8%
22.1%
12.4%
19.6%
Under 1821.2%
18–3424.8%
35–5422.1%
55–6412.4%
65+19.6%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
83.7%
White83.7%
Black4.1%
Hispanic8%
Asian1.4%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
32.3%
38.2%
22.1%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma32.3%
Some college38.2%
Bachelor's+22.1%
Housing tenure
67.6%
32.4%
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 50501 in Fort Dodge, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,675 → $66,888
up 22.3%
Population
28,533 → 28,823
up 1.0%
Renter share
35.6% → 32.4%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
19.9% → 22.1%
+2.2 pts
Median age
38.1 → 38.8
+0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $66,888 today, compared with $54,675 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 28,533 to 28,823 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. About 32.4% of households rent today, against 35.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 19.9% to 22.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 50501 covers Fort Dodge, IA. The median rent here is $843/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($66,888/yr), ZIP 50501 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 50501?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 50501 (Fort Dodge, IA) is $843. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 50501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 50501's median rent of $843/mo is $1,122 (57%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 50501 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 50501 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Iowa, ranking #53 out of 55 ZIPs at $843/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 50501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $34,000/year (~$16/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $843/mo in ZIP 50501. The local median household income is $66,888/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 50501?

Rent in ZIP 50501 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 50501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 50501 is considered very affordable for renters. At $843/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($66,888/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 50501 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 50501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.4% of ZIP 50501 households are renters, while 67.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 50501 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 50501 compare to the rest of Fort Dodge?

ZIP 50501 sits right at the Fort Dodge citywide median of $843/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 50501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 50501 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $843/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 50501's median household income ($66,888/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 50501 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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