US ZIP Code
50573

Plover, IA

Pocahontas County  ·  Iowa

● Active
👥 36 Population ↓ 57% since 2019
💰 $47,000 Median HH Income
▼ 38% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019
🎂 65.2 Median Age ↑ 117% since 2019
🎓 32.3% College Grads
▼ 17% below avg
📊 21.1% Unemployment
▲ 330% above avg ↑ 160% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code50573
CityPlover
StateIowa (IA)
CountyPocahontas County
Area Code712
Elevation1,196 ft
Latitude42.876796
Longitude-94.622557
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS19151
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 61.1% (22) Female 38.9% (14) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
6%
18–24
8%
25–44
8%
45–64
19%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age65.2 yrs ↑ 117% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.50
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment21.1% ▲ 330% above avg
HS Graduate11 (35.5%)
Some College4 (12.9%)
Associates6 (19.4%)
Bachelors5 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree5 (16.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
HS Grad35.5%
Some College12.9%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–100k
29%
$100k–150k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,000 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019
Total Units38
Vacant Units14
Avg HH Size1.50

Income Distribution

$25k–50k
59%
$50k–75k
41%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
2000+
94%

Summary

Total Units38
Vacant14
Owner Occupied70.8%
Renter Occupied29.2%
Avg HH Size1.50
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 50573 is in Plover, IA, in Pocahontas County.
ZIP code 50573 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 50573 is in Pocahontas County, IA.
ZIP 50573 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 50573 is 36 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 50573 is $47,000 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 50573

ZIP code 50573 is located in Plover, Iowa, within Pocahontas County. With a population of 36, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 65.2 years. Economically, 50573 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $47,000 is below the national average.

The population of 50573 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 50573 stands at 21.1%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 93%.

Overall, ZIP code 50573 in Plover, IA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.