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Atlantic, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50022

Cass County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,494
20/sq mi
$63,125
Median income
$157,600
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Atlantic pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50022 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50022 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, home to 8,494 residents across 431.2 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 50022 reports a modest median household income of $63,125 (18% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $38,336. Local economic indicators show a 14.7% poverty rate alongside 0.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $157,600 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $773 per month, and 66.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 12 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cass County, so you can benchmark 50022 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 50022

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atlantic, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50022.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50022, Atlantic, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,494

Population

431.2

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50022?

41.8

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$63,125

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$38,336

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

12.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50022 ranks nationally

Atlantic, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,125 35th percentile higher than 35% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,195

Total Housing Units

3,798

Occupied Units

397

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.3%
Renter 33.7%

$157,600

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$773

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50022 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 145
2021 +10.4% 160
2022 +16.5% 186
2023 -1.6% 183
2024 +4.3% 191

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 314 business establishments in ZIP 50022, employing approximately 3,927 people with a combined annual payroll of $174,971,000.

314

Businesses

3,927

Employees

$175.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 44 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 43 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 33 10.5%
Finance and insurance 29 9.2%
Construction 27 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 26 8.3%
Manufacturing 19 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 5.4%
Wholesale trade 15 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.9%
Information 9 2.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.3%
Educational services 4 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 50022 vs 50274 →

ZIP 50022 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50022 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50022 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 50022 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
50274 Wiota, IA 398 8.0 mi
51552 Marne, IA 301 7.8 mi
51544 Lewis, IA 721 9.2 mi
50042 Brayton, IA 309 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cass County

51535 standard
Griswold, IA
Pop: 1,923
50020 standard
Anita, IA
Pop: 1,407
51544 standard
Lewis, IA
Pop: 721
50853 standard
Massena, IA
Pop: 702
50843 standard
Cumberland, IA
Pop: 596
50274 standard
Wiota, IA
Pop: 398

Related Areas

Cass County Atlantic, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50022 in? ▼
ZIP code 50022 (Atlantic) is located in Cass County, Iowa. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50022? ▼
ZIP code 50022 in Atlantic, IA has a population of 8,494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50022? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50022 is $63,125, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50022? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50022 is $157,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50022? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50022 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50022? ▼
ZIP code 50022 has 314 business establishments employing approximately 3,927 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50022? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50022 are: Retail trade (44), Health care and social assistance (43), Other services (except public administration) (33). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50022? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50022 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50022? ▼
In ZIP code 50022, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 50022? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50022 is 12.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50022? ▼
In ZIP code 50022, approximately 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50022? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50022 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.