US ZIP Code
50434

Fertile, IA

Worth County  ·  Iowa

● Active
👥 424 Population ↑ 17% since 2019
🎂 57.6 Median Age ↑ 9% since 2019
🎓 32.6% College Grads
▼ 16% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code50434
CityFertile
StateIowa (IA)
CountyWorth County
Area Code641
Elevation1,200 ft
Latitude43.257488
Longitude-93.448583
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS19195
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 60.9% (258) Female 39.2% (166) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.1%Hispanic: 0.9%Race
White99.1%
Hispanic0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
1%
25–44
15%
45–64
48%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.6 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.64
Below Poverty24.3% ▲ 143% above avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate174 (47.7%)
Some College37 (10.1%)
Associates35 (9.6%)
Bachelors46 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree73 (20%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.7%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 20%Edu
HS Grad47.7%
Some College10.1%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.2%Renter: 5.8%Tenure
Owner94.2%
Renter5.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–100k
12%
$100k–150k
10%
$150k–200k
14%
$200k–300k
17%
$300k–500k
5%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median Rent$869/mo ↑ 51% since 2019
Total Units292
Vacant Units33
Avg HH Size1.64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–50k
7%
$50k–75k
18%
$75k–100k
9%
$100k–150k
21%
$150k–200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%

Summary

Total Units292
Vacant33
Owner Occupied94.2%
Renter Occupied5.8%
Avg HH Size1.64
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 50434 is in Fertile, IA, in Worth County.
ZIP code 50434 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 50434 is in Worth County, IA.
ZIP 50434 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 50434 is 424 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 50434

ZIP code 50434 is located in Fertile, Iowa, within Worth County. With a population of 424, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.6 years.

Renters can expect to pay around $869 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 94.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 50434 is primarily White (99.06%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.3%.

About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.

Overall, ZIP code 50434 in Fertile, IA is characterized as moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.