ZIP code 50401
Where is ZIP code 50401?
Mason City, Iowa
Cerro Gordo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 50401 belongs to Mason City, Iowa in Cerro Gordo County. 50401 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 641. About 28,703 people live in the 50401 area, where the median household income is $66,072. The closest ZIP codes are 50402 (Mason City, 0.4 mi northwest), 50467 (Rock Falls, 6.8 mi northeast) and 50464 (Plymouth, 7.6 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 50401 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mason City |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Cerro Gordo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 641 |
| Coordinates | 43.1499, -93.1954 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 504 |
Population and income in 50401
| Population | 28,703 · higher than 97% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 194 · higher than 83% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.2 years · lower than 53% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $66,072 · lower than 68% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,886 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $146,500 · lower than 61% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $875 a month |
| Housing units | 14,875 |
| Households | 13,321 (2.09 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 148.17 sq mi (plus 0.47 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50401. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50401
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50402 | Mason City, IA | 0.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 50467 | Rock Falls, IA | 6.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 50464 | Plymouth, IA | 7.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 50428 | Clear Lake, IA | 9.6 mi W | Standard |
| 50456 | Manly, IA | 9.6 mi N | Standard |
| 50458 | Nora Springs, IA | 9.8 mi E | Standard |
| 50469 | Rockwell, IA | 10.2 mi S | Standard |
| 50440 | Grafton, IA | 12.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 50444 | Hanlontown, IA | 12.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 50434 | Fertile, IA | 13.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 50468 | Rockford, IA | 13.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 50482 | Ventura, IA | 14 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50401 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50401
123 MAIN ST
MASON CITY IA 50401
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Central Heights, Emery, Freeman, Hanford and Portland and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50401-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Mason City, IA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50401?
- 50401 is a Mason City, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 50401 in?
- ZIP code 50401 is in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50401 in?
- 50401 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50401?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50401 use area code 641.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50401?
- About 28,703 people live in ZIP code 50401, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50401?
- The median household income in 50401 is $66,072 a year, lower than 68% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 50401?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50401 are 50402 (Mason City, 0.4 miles), 50467 (Rock Falls, 6.8 miles), 50464 (Plymouth, 7.6 miles) and 50428 (Clear Lake, 9.6 miles).