50477 ZIP Code – Swaledale, Iowa
50477 is a very small ZIP code in Swaledale, Iowa, part of Cerro Gordo County with a population of approximately 215 residents. At $53,214, the median household income here runs below the Iowa average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $55,600 is well below the national average, with 74.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $632 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 95% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 32.0%, well above the national average. 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 38.4, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 50479, 50469, 50475.
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ZIP 50477 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50477 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 215 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $53k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $55k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $632 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.4 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 32.0% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.7% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50479 – Thornton
- 50469 – Rockwell
- 50475 – Sheffield
- 50457 – Meservey
- 50428 – Clear Lake
- 50449 – Klemme
- 50427 – Chapin
- 50482 – Ventura
- 50401 – Mason City
- 50420 – Alexander
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50479 | THORNTON | 736 | $63,750 |
| 50469 | ROCKWELL | 1,647 | $72,171 |
| 50475 | SHEFFIELD | 1,563 | $71,458 |
| 50457 | MESERVEY | 463 | $50,833 |
| 50428 | CLEAR LAKE | 9,119 | $69,426 |