ZIP code 50438
Where is ZIP code 50438?
Garner, Iowa
Hancock County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 50438 belongs to Garner, Iowa in Hancock County. 50438 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 3,995 people live in the 50438 area, where the median household income is $70,350. The closest ZIP codes are 50482 (Ventura, 6.3 mi east), 50449 (Klemme, 7 mi south) and 50423 (Britt, 9.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 50438 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Garner |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Hancock County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 641 |
| Coordinates | 43.1144, -93.5944 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 504 |
Population and income in 50438
| Population | 3,995 · higher than 83% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 31 · higher than 62% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.9 years · higher than 76% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $70,350 · lower than 59% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,118 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $197,600 · higher than 69% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $744 a month |
| Housing units | 1,885 |
| Households | 1,829 (2.13 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 127.51 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50438. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 50438
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50482 | Ventura, IA | 6.3 mi E | Standard |
| 50449 | Klemme, IA | 7 mi S | Standard |
| 50423 | Britt, IA | 9.2 mi W | Standard |
| 50428 | Clear Lake, IA | 10.7 mi E | Standard |
| 50436 | Forest City, IA | 10.9 mi N | Standard |
| 50439 | Goodell, IA | 12.2 mi S | Standard |
| 50432 | Crystal Lake, IA | 12.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 50434 | Fertile, IA | 13.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 50479 | Thornton, IA | 13.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 50447 | Kanawha, IA | 14.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 50457 | Meservey, IA | 15.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 50444 | Hanlontown, IA | 15.8 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 50438 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 50438
123 MAIN ST
GARNER IA 50438
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Hayfield and Miller: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (50438-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 50438?
- 50438 is a Garner, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 50438 in?
- ZIP code 50438 is in Hancock County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 50438 in?
- 50438 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 50438?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 50438 use area code 641.
- What is the population of ZIP code 50438?
- About 3,995 people live in ZIP code 50438, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 50438?
- The median household income in 50438 is $70,350 a year, lower than 59% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 50438?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 50438 are 50482 (Ventura, 6.3 miles), 50449 (Klemme, 7 miles), 50423 (Britt, 9.2 miles) and 50428 (Clear Lake, 10.7 miles).