Atlantic, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50022

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 11, 2026

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 431.2 square miles in Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa. The area is home to 8,494 residents, producing a population density of 20 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 50022 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50022 sits at $63,125 (18% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $38,336. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. 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, a direct signal of whether 50022 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 50022

Retail trade

44
Health care and social assistance

43
Other services (except public administration)

33
Finance and insurance

29
Construction

27

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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50022, Atlantic, IA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-11 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,494

Population

431.2

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

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 →

50022

8,494
51544

721
50274

398
50042

309
51552

301

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

50042

$92,500
51552

$90,000
50274

$71,667
50022

$63,125
51544

$48,313

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.

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

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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.