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Ferguson, IA
City in Marshall County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50078.
Population
85
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
332
ZIP codes
1
Ferguson and its ZIP codes
Ferguson at a glance
- Ferguson is about 5.8 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Ferguson.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,469
15,942 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,945
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$273M
FY 2026, $6,819 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ferguson, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
668
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 9°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ferguson, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Ferguson
1 in or overlapping Ferguson. Population shown
Cities near Ferguson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LaurelCity | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| HaverhillCity | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| GilmanCity | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Le GrandCity | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| MarshalltownCity | 7.1 mi | 19.2 |
| MontourCity | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| Green MountainCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| MelbourneCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| AlbionCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| GarwinCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| ToledoCity | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| TamaCity | 15 mi | 3 |
| Oakland AcresCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| KelloggCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| State CenterCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| RhodesCity | 17 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ferguson, IA in?
- Ferguson is in Marshall County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Ferguson, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ferguson include 50078.
- What is the population of Ferguson, IA?
- About 85 people live in Ferguson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ferguson?
- Nearby places include Laurel (4.9 mi), Haverhill (5.1 mi), Gilman (5.6 mi), Le Grand (6.3 mi), Marshalltown (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023