Mason City, IA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 50401 serves a portion of Mason City, Iowa, within Cerro Gordo County. This community is home to approximately 43,257 residents, with a median age of 37.8 years. The median household income of $64,639 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $342,586 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 60% owner-occupied and 40% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Mason City is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 101 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 68% and an unemployment rate of 4.4%, 50401 reflects the economic character of Cerro Gordo County in Iowa.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 43,257 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 8,665 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $64,639 | ↓ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $342,586 | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 101 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ↑ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 9.3% | ↓ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 68% | ↑ 94% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 37.8 yrs | ↓ 2% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 60% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 40% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 22,493 | — |