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ZIP code 50436: Forest City, IA

50436 is a ZIP code in Forest City, Iowa, mainly in Winnebago County. About 5,771 people live here.

Population
5,771
Median household income
$74,940
Typical home value
$181,500+2.7% in 12 months
Median rent
$739gross, per month
Median age
36.9
Homeowners
70%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 50436 details

CityForest City
StateIowa
CountyWinnebago County (also partly Hancock County)
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area135.3 sq mi, plus 0.6 sq mi of water
Population density43 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher27.7% of adults 25+
Average commute12.5 minutes
Center coordinates43.25917, -93.68578

Median rent in 50436 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$705/mo
2 bedrooms$757/mo
3 bedrooms$908/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 50436

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
50432Crystal Lake, IA6.1 mi283
50453Leland, IA7.5 mi537
50438Garner, IA10.7 mi3,995
50484Woden, IA11.2 mi411
50478Thompson, IA11.4 mi737
50423Britt, IA11.7 mi2,291
50434Fertile, IA11.9 mi396
50446Joice, IA12.9 mi476

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 50436?

A typical home in ZIP code 50436 is worth about $181,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $74,940 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Iowa average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $181,500 homeWhat can a $74,940 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 50436

What city is ZIP code 50436?

ZIP code 50436 is in Forest City, IA, in Winnebago County.

What county is ZIP code 50436 in?

50436 is mainly in Winnebago County, Iowa, and partly in Hancock County.

What is the population of ZIP code 50436?

About 5,771 people live in ZIP code 50436, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 50436 in?

50436 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.