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Forest City, Iowa

Population: 4,285 · 1 ZIP code

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
4,285
People
Median age
34.4
Housing
Total households
1,653
Income
Median household income
$69,205
Housing
Total housing units
1,775
Employment
Employment rate
62.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
29.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
95%
City details
Local time 01:45:58(CT)
LocationForest City, IA
Population (ZIP areas)5,816(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes1total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard
CountyWinnebago
Area code
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates43.2591727, -93.6857778
Land area135.3 sq miles(350,377,679 m²)

Map of Forest City, Iowa with ZIP codes

Map of Forest City, Iowa and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Forest City

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Forest City. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
50436Standard$74,9405,816

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS