50477 ZIP Code, Swaledale, IA
50477 is a ZIP code in Swaledale, Iowa in Cerro Gordo County. It covers 19 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50479, 50469 and 50475. 250 people live here in 112 households, fewer than in most Iowa ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $52,321, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 49.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Swaledale, IA
- County: Cerro Gordo County
- Land area: 19 sq mi
- Population: 250
- Median household income: $52,321
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 250 |
| Households | 112 |
| Median household income | $52,321 |
| Income per person | $27,332 |
| Median age | 49.5 |
| Homeowners | 74.1% |
| Median home value | $83,000 |
| Median rent | $752 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 13.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.4% |
| Broadband internet | 92.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.8% |
| $10–15K | 1.8% |
| $15–25K | 15.2% |
| $25–35K | 1.8% |
| $35–50K | 6.3% |
| $50–75K | 45.5% |
| $75–100K | 11.6% |
| $100–150K | 15.2% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 20.0% |
| 10–19 | 6.0% |
| 20–24 | 2.4% |
| 25–34 | 14.4% |
| 35–44 | 4.4% |
| 45–54 | 8.0% |
| 55–64 | 20.4% |
| 65–74 | 6.4% |
| 75+ | 18.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 21.5% |
| Owned outright | 47.1% |
| Rented | 24.0% |
| Vacant | 7.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 91.7% |
| Townhome | 3.3% |
| 2–4 units | 0.8% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 4.1% |
Businesses in 50477
6 business establishments with 47 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50479 — Thornton city, IA (5.2 mi)
- 50469 — Rockwell city, IA (6.6 mi)
- 50475 — Sheffield city, IA (9.3 mi)
- 50457 — Meservey city, IA (9.8 mi)
- 50428 — Clear Lake city, IA (11 mi)
- 50449 — Klemme city, IA (11.2 mi)
- 50427 — Chapin CDP, IA (11.8 mi)
- 50482 — Ventura city, IA (12.4 mi)
Areas that include 50477
- Swaledale, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cerro Gordo County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50477, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50477 in?
- 50477 is a Swaledale, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Swaledale; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50477 in?
- 50477 is in Cerro Gordo County.
- What is the population of 50477?
- About 250 people (±82), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 257.
- What is the median household income in 50477?
- $52,321 (±$9,712), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 50477?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50477 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50477?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50479 (5.2 mi, Thornton), 50469 (6.6 mi, Rockwell), 50475 (9.3 mi, Sheffield), 50457 (9.8 mi, Meservey), 50428 (11 mi, Clear Lake) and 50449 (11.2 mi, Klemme).
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