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50436 Zip Code (Forest City, IA) Detailed Profile




Cities: Forest City, IA (3.40%), Crystal Lake, IA (0.00%)
Counties: Winnebago County, IA (58.02%), Hancock County, IA (41.98%)
Estimated zip code population in 2022: 5,900
Zip code population in 2010: 5,848
Zip code population in 2000: 6,226

Houses and condos: 2,625
Renter-occupied apartments: 556
% of renters here:

24%
State:

28%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 50436: 75.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 136.1 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.6 sq. mi.
Population density: 43 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

1.5% ($2,268)
Iowa:

1.4% ($2,724)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,369 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,143 (1.5%)

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Males: 3,025  (51.3%)
Females: 2,875  (48.7%)

For population 25 years and over in 50436:

  • High school or higher: 95.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.5%
  • Unemployed: 1.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 50436:

  • Never married: 36.9%
  • Now married: 48.2%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

Zip code 50436 compared to state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Races in zip code 50436 (2022)
    • 5,15987.5%White
    • 3415.8%Asian
    • 2364.0%Hispanic or Latino
    • 831.4%Two or more races
    • 530.9%Black
    • 170.3%Some other race
    • 90.2%American Indian
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Urban population: 4,043
Rural population: 1,856

Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $154,201
50436:

$154,201
Iowa:

$194,600



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in 50436 zip code as of May 20, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 50436 is 867 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this zip code is lower than the state average.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

35.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.3 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 50436, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $65,619 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$65,619
State:

$71,087

Salary/wage: $50,645 (reported on 82.6% of returns)
Here:

$50,645
State:

$57,361
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1111.6% for AGIs below $25k, 3344.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6318.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 8681.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16997.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 53246.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,302 (reported on 42.1% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,302
Iowa:

$1,633
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 44.0% for AGIs below $25k, 29.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 54.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 114.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 172.1% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1080.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $3,821 (reported on 23.9% of returns)
Here:

$3,821
State:

$5,432
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 24.6% for AGIs below $25k, 30.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 59.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 124.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 302.1% for AGIs $100k-200k, 3600.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$13,539 (reported on 19.7% of returns)
Here:

+$13,539
State:

+$15,243
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.8% for AGIs below $25k, 29.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 118.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 244.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 637.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 15540.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$7,912 (reported on 15.4% of returns)
Here:

+$7,912
State:

+$11,763
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 79.0% for AGIs below $25k, 115.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 159.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 188.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 412.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1613.3% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $14,992 (reported on 14.3% of returns)
50436:

$14,992
Iowa:

$17,324
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 127.8% for AGIs below $25k, 188.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 349.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 615.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 847.4% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $29,250 (reported on 5.4% of returns)
Here:

$29,250
State:

$33,775
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 128.0% for AGIs below $25k, 141.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 402.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 763.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Charity contributions: $10,090 (reported on 3.9% of returns)
Here:

$10,090
State:

$13,075
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 21.2% for AGIs below $25k, 89.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 338.4% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxes paid: $5,736 (reported on 5.4% of returns)
50436:

$5,736
State:

$7,704
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 11.0% for AGIs below $25k, 18.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 87.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 203.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Earned income credit: $2,034 (reported on 12.4% of returns)
Here:

$2,034
State:

$2,195
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 64.4% for AGIs below $25k, 55.8% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 95.8%
Here:

96%
State:

95%
(% for various income ranges: 93.1% for AGIs below $25k, 95.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 95.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 96.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 100.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 100.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 50436, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $53,677 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$53,677
State:

$58,860

Salary/wage: $42,775 (reported on 85.3% of returns)
Here:

$42,775
State:

$46,659
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 74.7% for AGIs below $25k, 79.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 76.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 73.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 63.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 39.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,138 (reported on 49.2% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,138
Iowa:

$1,537
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.4% for AGIs below $25k, 1.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.2% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $4,342 (reported on 22.2% of returns)
Here:

$4,342
State:

$4,542
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 6.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$7,283 (reported on 17.7% of returns)
Here:

+$7,283
State:

+$11,802
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 8.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$7,151 (reported on 15.4% of returns)
Here:

+$7,151
State:

+$10,509
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.8% for AGIs below $25k, 3.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $11,203 (reported on 12.8% of returns)
50436:

$11,203
Iowa:

$11,773
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.9% for AGIs below $25k, 3.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $19,276 (19% of AGI, reported on 25.2% of returns)
Here:

$19,276
State:

$21,278

Here:

19.1% of AGI
State:

18.9% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.7% for AGIs below $25k, 7.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 10.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 8.4% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $3,902 (reported on 21.1% of returns)
Here:

$3,902
State:

$4,044
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.2% for AGIs below $25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 1.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $7,347 (reported on 24.8% of returns)
50436:

$7,347
State:

$8,846
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.6% for AGIs below $25k, 1.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 5.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $2,132 (reported on 15.0% of returns)
Here:

$2,132
State:

$2,098
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.1% for AGIs below $25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 74.4%
Here:

74%
State:

65%
(% for various income ranges: 65.2% for AGIs below $25k, 74.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 81.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 82.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 83.3% for AGIs $100k-200k, 100.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 50436, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $42,145 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$42,145
State:

$43,875

Salary/wage: $38,384 (reported on 85.2% of returns)
Here:

$38,384
State:

$38,265
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 126.4% for AGIs below $10k, 70.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 83.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 83.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 80.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 64.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,310 (reported on 56.4% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,310
Iowa:

$1,768
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.9% for AGIs below $10k, 3.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,569 (reported on 28.6% of returns)
Here:

$1,569
State:

$2,510
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.6% for AGIs below $10k, 1.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$11,806 (reported on 19.9% of returns)
Here:

+$11,806
State:

+$6,139
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.6% for AGIs below $10k, 1.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 18.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$6,840 (reported on 16.3% of returns)
Here:

+$6,840
State:

+$8,574
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.3% for AGIs below $10k, 5.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 3.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.9% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,750 (reported on 3.1% of returns)
50436:

$2,750
Iowa:

$2,970
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Self-employed pension: $8,833 (reported on 0.6% of returns)
Here:

$8,833
Iowa:

$11,928

Total itemized deductions: $15,050 (18% of AGI, reported on 25.8% of returns)
Here:

$15,050
State:

$16,976

Here:

18.4% of AGI
State:

20.8% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 21.0% for AGIs below $10k, 10.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 11.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 10.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $3,214 (4% of AGI, reported on 23.5% of returns)
Here:

$3,214
State:

$3,089

Here:

3.8% of AGI
State:

3.6% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.9% for AGIs below $10k, 1.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $5,771 (reported on 76.5% of returns)
50436:

$5,771
State:

$6,177
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.9% for AGIs below $10k, 4.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 19.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,545 (reported on 11.2% of returns)
Here:

$1,545
State:

$1,540

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 75.5%
Here:

76%
State:

70%
(% for various income ranges: 59.0% for AGIs below $10k, 80.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 78.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 81.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 77.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 84.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$66,829
Iowa:

$69,588
Forest City, IA (50436) map Nearest zip codes: 50453, 50432, 50438, 50478, 50473, 50423.
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Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

46.7%
Iowa:

44.6%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

4.8%
Iowa:

48.6%
No gay or lesbian households reported

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 131
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 2,234


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 148 (93 now married, 53 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 1,187 (591 now married, 595 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 50436 with a mortgage: 946 (122 second mortgage, 126 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 7

Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,301
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $588

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

7.0%
Whole state:

11.0%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

4.9%
Whole state:

5.5%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.9
State:

6.8
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

5.4
State:

4.2
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 50436: Mount Valley (A), Three Fingers Campground (B), Forest City Country Club (C), Forest City (D), Winnebago County Jail (E), Forest City Ambulance Service (F), Winnebago Industries Incorporated (G), Winnebago Industries Visitor Center (H), Timberland Museum (I), Annex (J), Campus Center (K), John K and Luise Hanson Fieldhouse (L), Nilssen-Boe Science Hall (M), Odvin Hagen Music Center (N), Thorson Hall (O), Salveson Hall (P), Forest City Fire Department (Q), Forest City Municipal Library (R), Forest City Hall (S), Mansion Museum (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Churches in zip code 50436 include: Saint James Catholic Church (A), Forest Evangelical Lutheran Church (B), First Baptist Church (C), Immanual Lutheran Church (D), United Methodist Church (E), Calvary Baptist Church (F), Congregational Church (G), Pilot Knob Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Oakland Cemetery (1), Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery (2), Saint James Cemetery (3), Ellington Cemetery (4), Kingland Cemetery (5), Madison Cemetery (6), South Bethel Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Lakes: Deadmans Lake (A), Crystal Lake (B), Pilot Knob Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Creeks: Bear Creek (A), Buffalo Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Parks in zip code 50436 include: Eight Mile Pits Wildlife Management Area (1), Meredith Marsh Wildlife Management Area (2), Torkleson Pits Wildlife Area (3), Gabrielson Wildlife Management Area (4), Crystal Hills Wildlife Management Area (5), Clarks Woods Park (6), Thorpe Park (7), Russ Wildlife Area (8), Tim Coffee Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 02020 or later
  • 1382010 to 2019
  • 1502000 to 2009
  • 1481990 to 1999
  • 2331980 to 1989
  • 6331970 to 1979
  • 3581960 to 1969
  • 2501950 to 1959
  • 651940 to 1949
  • 6041939 or earlier

Zip code 50436 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Forest City, IA (50436)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Forest City, IA (50436)
  • 0no bedroom
  • 181 bedroom
  • 3062 bedrooms
  • 8593 bedrooms
  • 4634 bedrooms
  • 1595+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Forest City, IA (50436)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Forest City, IA (50436)
  • 0no bedroom
  • 851 bedroom
  • 1982 bedrooms
  • 2143 bedrooms
  • 544 bedrooms
  • 05+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Forest City, IA (50436) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Forest City, IA (50436) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 73no vehicle
  • 4621 vehicle
  • 8302 vehicles
  • 2723 vehicles
  • 944 vehicles
  • 775+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Forest City, IA (50436) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Forest City, IA (50436) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 38no vehicle
  • 3131 vehicle
  • 1042 vehicles
  • 813 vehicles
  • 204 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

  • Zip code 50436 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 50436 household income distribution in 2022
  • 70Less than $10,000
  • 131$10,000 to $14,999
  • 70$15,000 to $19,999
  • 69$20,000 to $24,999
  • 71$25,000 to $29,999
  • 95$30,000 to $34,999
  • 66$35,000 to $39,999
  • 107$40,000 to $44,999
  • 174$45,000 to $49,999
  • 311$50,000 to $59,999
  • 239$60,000 to $74,999
  • 342$75,000 to $99,999
  • 226$100,000 to $124,999
  • 81$125,000 to $149,999
  • 89$150,000 to $199,999
  • 212$200,000 or more
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 50436

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 50436
  • 67$10,000 to $14,999
  • 21$15,000 to $19,999
  • 4$25,000 to $29,999
  • 5$30,000 to $34,999
  • 50$50,000 to $59,999
  • 36$60,000 to $69,999
  • 75$70,000 to $79,999
  • 63$80,000 to $89,999
  • 142$90,000 to $99,999
  • 190$100,000 to $124,999
  • 172$125,000 to $149,999
  • 111$150,000 to $174,999
  • 208$175,000 to $199,999
  • 133$200,000 to $249,999
  • 146$250,000 to $299,999
  • 166$300,000 to $399,999
  • 59$400,000 to $499,999
  • 43$500,000 to $749,999
  • 15$1,000,000 to $1,499,999
  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 50436

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 50436
  • 7Less than $100
  • 35$200 to $249
  • 59$300 to $349
  • 31$400 to $449
  • 24$450 to $499
  • 92$500 to $549
  • 143$600 to $649
  • 24$650 to $699
  • 29$700 to $749
  • 7$750 to $799
  • 67$800 to $899
  • 7$900 to $999
  • 17$1,000 to $1,249
  • 30No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2022: $700.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $156,348
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $26,845

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $154,201
50436:

$154,201
Iowa:

$194,600
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $101,751 - $245,732

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $191,349
Here:

$191,349
State:

$245,224

Townhouses or other attached units: $134,209
Here:

$134,209
State:

$238,767

Mobile homes: $100,904
Here:

$100,904
State:

$51,271
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 50436
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,070
  • One, attached: 71
  • Two: 22
  • 3 or 4: 85
  • 5 to 9: 145
  • 10 to 19: 19
  • 20 to 49: 74
  • 50 or more: 30
  • Mobile homes: 104

Unemployment: 1.3%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 50436

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 50436
  • 75.9%2,429Drove a car alone
  • 10.2%326Carpooled
  • 0.7%21Bus or trolley bus
  • 0.5%15Taxi
  • 0.2%7Motorcycle
  • 3.8%120Walked
  • 8.0%255Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 50436

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 50436
  • 538Less than 5 minutes
  • 9165 to 9 minutes
  • 49910 to 14 minutes
  • 23815 to 19 minutes
  • 21820 to 24 minutes
  • 4025 to 29 minutes
  • 16530 to 34 minutes
  • 12035 to 39 minutes
  • 4240 to 44 minutes
  • 8545 to 59 minutes
  • 2760 to 89 minutes
  • 3690 or more minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 64.3%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 5,900
  • Male householders: 1,169 (474 living alone), Female householders: 1,190 (310 living alone)
  • 1,104 spouses (1,084 opposite-sex spouses), 132 unmarried partners, (132 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 1,661 children (1,607 natural, 13 adopted, 41 stepchildren), 28 grandchildren, 0 brothers or sisters, 7 parents, 0 foster children, 44 other relatives, 22 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 574 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 690 2-persons, 285 3-persons, 304 4-persons, 126 5-persons, 24 6-persons, 9 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 784 1-person, 118 2-persons, 8 3-persons

981 married couples with children.
389 single-parent households (54 men, 335 women).

91.1% of residents of 50436 zip code speak English at home.
2.2% of residents speak Spanish at home (89% very well, 10% well, 1% not well).
2.0% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (80% very well, 20% well).
4.0% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (37% very well, 55% well, 4% not well, 4% not at all).

Foreign born population: 314 (5.3%)
(64.2% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

5.3%
Whole state:

6.0%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 48%Malaysia
  • 18%Pakistan
  • 8%Singapore
  • 3%Grenada
  • 3%Thailand
  • 3%Belarus
  • 1%Kazakhstan
Most common first ancestries reported in 50436
  • 34%German
  • 17%Norwegian
  • 12%American
  • 5%English
  • 4%Irish
  • 2%Dutch
  • 2%Polish
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1772010 or later
  • 1032000 to 2009
  • 141990 to 1999
  • 65Before 1990

Zip code 50436 topographic map

Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • 3M DISTIBUTION CENTER (806 WEST CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD in FOREST CITY, IA)
    HAZARDOUS WASTE BIENNIAL REPORTER (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - ICIS-, ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY,
    Large Quantity Generators, more that 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification - ICIS-, ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY,
    Organizations: 3M COMPANY (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: 3M FOREST CITY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
  • CLARK (125 W K ST in FOREST CITY, IA)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - ICIS-, ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY
    Alternative names: CHRYSLER OF FOREST CITY
  • HOLLAND CONTRACTING CORP (1400 S 4TH ST in FOREST CITY, IA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business SIC classification: READY-MIXED CONCRETE
    Organizations: CHARLES HOLLAND (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • CDI LLC (305 NOREM DRIVE in FOREST CITY, IA)
    AIR MAJOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Large Quantity Generators, more that 1000 kg of hazardous waste/month (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    TRI REPORTER (Tracking of toxic chemicals releasing facilities)
    Business SIC classification: TOP, BODY, AND UPHOLSTERY REPAIR SHOPS AND PAINT SHOPS
    Business NAICS classification: AUTOMOTIVE BODY, PAINT, AND INTERIOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.
    Organizations: JEFF SCHWARTZ AND JOHN BIBBO (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • NORTH CENTRAL HUMAN SERVICES (106 E PARK in FOREST CITY, IA)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business NAICS classification: ALL OTHER TRANSIT AND GROUND PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION.
  • BEST WAY CONCRETE CO (CRYSTAL LAKE RD in FOREST CITY, IA)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: NONCLASSIFIABLE ESTABLISHMENTS
    Alternative names: CLOSED FACILITY -- BEST WAY CONCRETE CO
  • CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH & VACANT BLDG (WALNUT ST in FOREST CITY, IA)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business NAICS classification: RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC LIGHTING FIXTURE MANUFACTURING.
  • NORTH CENTRAL SALES & SERVICE (16570 370TH STREET in FOREST CITY, IA)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
  • 3M COMPANY (906 WEST CRYSTAL ROAD in FOREST CITY, IA)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
  • 3M COMPANY (806 CRYSTAL ROAD in FOREST CITY, IA)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
  • DALES BODY SHOP (.2 MI E OF HWY 69 ON 330TH ST, in FOREST CITY, IA)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business NAICS classification: AUTOMOTIVE BODY, PAINT, AND INTERIOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.

Zip code 50436 marital status for males
Zip code 50436 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2.4%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1.6%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 59.7%Utility gas
  • 26.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.4%Electricity
  • 0.9%Other fuel
  • 0.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.

Population in 1990: 6,010. Population change in the 1990s: +216 (+3.6%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 3,809
  • Northeast: 58
  • Midwest: 1,279
  • South: 242
  • West: 138

58% of the 50436 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 42% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Iowa.

88% of the 50436 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 46% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 7% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 44% moved from different state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 1% moved from abroad.

Year householders moved into unit in Forest City, IA (50436)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 50
Here:

8.2%
Iowa:

10.6%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 13
Here:

4.4%
Iowa:

7.9%
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 227
Here:

43.5%
Iowa:

23.9%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 78,275Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations
  • 63,292Management occupations
  • 58,115Education, training, and library occupations
  • 53,927Business and financial operations occupations
  • 53,588Construction and extraction occupations
  • 49,980Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations

Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • MAT LOGO, INC (36367 165TH AVE in FOREST CITY, IA; small business) : $21,888 in 4 contracts from 2003 to 2005
    $9,430 with Navy for Floor Coverings. Signed on 2003-02-05. Completion date: 2003-02-28.
    $5,279, same as above. Signed on 2005-04-04. Completion date: 2005-04-13.
    $4,356 with Air Force for Miscellaneous Items. Signed on 2005-09-09. Completion date: 2005-10-06.
    $2,823 with Army for Floor Coverings. Signed on 2004-03-03. Completion date: 2004-03-15.

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Construction: Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (100-249 employees: 1 establishment, 1-4 employees: 2 establishments)
  • Educational Services: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (100-249: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Residential Mental Retardation Facilities (10-19: 7)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49: 2, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Civic and Social Organizations (50-99: 1, 5-9: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (20-49: 2, 5-9: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 289 people in college/university student housing
  • 94 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 6 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 3 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in 2000:

  • 287 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 53 people in nursing homes
  • 37 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 5 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 4 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Fatal accident statistics in 2014:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 2
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 21. The highest number of reported fires - 43 took place in 2003, and the least - 7 in 2017. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 50436 When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (41.1%), and Structure Fires (36.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 50436
    • 14841.1%Outside Fires
    • 13136.4%Structure Fires
    • 7220.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 92.5%Other

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 50436, Iowa

Most common first names in zip code 50436 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3475.1 years
Anna2188.9 years
Donald2169.9 years
Robert1972.9 years
Clara1982.8 years
Ruth1888.7 years
Arthur1674.1 years
Evelyn1679.9 years
Emma1689.7 years
Carl1681.6 years
Most common last names in zip code 50436 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Olson4180.7 years
Peterson3482.1 years
Johnson3383.0 years
Nelson3274.8 years
Anderson2983.0 years
Hanson2782.7 years
Thompson2581.0 years
Larson2174.7 years
Hanna1876.3 years
Bartleson1482.0 years
Businesses in zip code 50436
NameCountNameCount
Chevrolet1Subway1
Curves1Super 81
Ford1U.S. Cellular1
H&R Block1UPS1
Hardee's1YMCA1
Pizza Hut1
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