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 Moderate-density area
- $63,125
- Median income Near-median income area
- $157,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 50022 (Atlantic, IA) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.3 in 2023 to 191.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,336. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 0.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $157,600 (10% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $773; 66.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cass County, so 50022 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 50022?
41.8
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$38,336
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
12.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50022 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Atlantic, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,125 25th percentile higher than 25% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,195housing units
4,195
Total Housing Units
3,798
Occupied Units
397
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,600
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 50022
Atlantic (50022)
8,494 residents
- 51544 721
Lewis (51544)
721 residents
- 50274 398
Wiota (50274)
398 residents
- 50042 309
Brayton (50042)
309 residents
- 51552 301
Marne (51552)
301 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50022 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50022 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50042
Brayton (50042)
$92,500 median income
- 51552
Marne (51552)
$90,000 median income
- 50274
Wiota (50274)
$71,667 median income
- 50022
Atlantic (50022)
$63,125 median income
- 51544
Lewis (51544)
$48,313 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50022, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,494 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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