Webster County GIS Maps
Webster County, Iowa, has 36,999 residents and covers 715.7 square miles. The population declined 2.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Webster County is 19187.
Fort Dodge is the county's largest population center. Webster County also includes 14 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 44 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Webster County Trends
- Population
- 36,999▾
- Median Home Value
- $138,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 9,517▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Webster County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Webster County Population
Webster County had 36,999 residents in 2020. That was 2.7% lower than in 2010. Webster County had 3,236 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 52 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Fort Dodge, Gowrie and Dayton.
Population Trend in Webster County IA
Webster County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Webster County Zip Codes
Webster County has 14 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Fort Dodge (50501), Gowrie (50543) and Dayton (50530). Fort Dodge is the largest zip by population, with about 28,492 residents or 77% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 84% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Webster County IA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50501 | Fort Dodge | 28,492 | ▾ -2% |
| 50543 | Gowrie | 1,359 | ▾ -8.9% |
| 50530 | Dayton | 1,164 | ▾ -3.4% |
| 50532 | Duncombe | 952 | ▴ 9% |
| 50569 | Fort Dodge | 727 | ▾ -13% |
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Webster County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Webster County Demographics
Webster County has a median age of 39.8, which makes the county a little older than Iowa overall. About 21.4% of residents are under 18, while 19.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 20.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Webster County IA
Median Age
39.8
Under 18
21.4%
Age 65+
19.7%
Bachelor's+
20.5%
Webster County School Districts
Webster County is served by 8 public school districts with 9,517 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Fort Dodge Community, Webster City Community and Humboldt Community. Those three districts account for about 68% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Webster County IA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge Community School District | 3,385 | 35.6% | ▾ -2.4% |
| Webster City Community School District | 1,688 | 17.7% | ▾ -2.1% |
| Humboldt Community School District | 1,426 | 15% | ▾ -1.8% |
| Southeast Valley Community School District | 1,077 | 11.3% | ▾ -2.1% |
| Eagle Grove Community School District | 1,032 | 10.8% | ▾ -1% |
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Webster County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Webster County Housing & Real Estate
Webster County has a median home value of $138,500 and a median gross rent of $762. About 70% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Iowa median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $174,550 and homes spent about 74 days on the market.
Webster County Housing Mix
Webster County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Webster County Housing Trends
Webster County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Webster County, IA
Webster County has 1,881 business listings across 485 categories. The largest categories in Webster County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (60, 3.2%), Medical Offices (50, 2.7%), and Parks & Recreation (33, 1.8%). The full Webster County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Webster County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Webster County, IA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 60 | 3.2% |
| Medical Offices | 50 | 2.7% |
| Parks & Recreation | 33 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 32 | 1.7% |
| Medical Center | 30 | 1.6% |
| Insurance Agencies | 24 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 21 | 1.1% |
| Professional Services | 20 | 1.1% |
| ATMs | 20 | 1.1% |
| Contractors | 19 | 1.0% |
Webster County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Community & Family Resources | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Fort Dodge |
| Cornwell Frideres Maher & Associates PLC-CPA's | Accountant | Fort Dodge |
| Industrial Machine Trader | Advertising Agency | Fort Dodge |
| Athletics For Education & Success-AFES | After School Program | Fort Dodge |
| NEW Cooperative Inc | Agricultural Cooperatives | Fort Dodge |
| Iowa Farms Associates | Agricultural Service | Fort Dodge |
| Anderson Implement | Agriculture | Fort Dodge |
| Fort Dodge Regional Airport | Airport | Fort Dodge |
| PrimeLife, LLC | Alternative Medicine | Fort Dodge |
| Iowa State USBC Women's Bowling Association | Amateur Sports Team | Fort Dodge |
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Webster County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Webster County Basemaps
Webster County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Webster County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Webster County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.