50020 ZIP Code — Anita, IA

Cass County, Iowa

ZIP code 50020 is located in Anita, Iowa, within Cass County. It covers approximately 96.34 square miles and serves a population of 1,281 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 50020

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,679. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50020 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,281

population

96.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50020 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Anita	Acceptable
Anita	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50274 Wiota (5.8 mi) 50002 Adair (8.3 mi) 50042 Brayton (9.9 mi) 50076 Exira (11.7 mi) 50022 Atlantic (11.9 mi) 50853 Massena (14 mi) 50837 Bridgewater (14.3 mi) 50048 Casey (14.7 mi) 50843 Cumberland (15.3 mi) 50846 Fontanelle (15.4 mi) 51552 Marne (17.3 mi) 51531 Elk Horn (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,281
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	96.34 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	41.4392
Longitude	-94.7772
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	712

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	46.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	34.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,281

Population

People per sq mi

55.9

Median age

$67,679

Median household income

$38,277

Per capita income

$122,400

Median home value

$792

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

575

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

108

65–74

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	224	17.5%
18 and over	1,057	82.5%
65 and over	414	32.3%
Median age	55.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,253	96.7%
Two or more races	28	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	46.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	34.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 26.9%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	26.9%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$67,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.3%

$50k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,400
Median rent / month	$792
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	93.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	48.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	38.8%
4 bedrooms	28.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	36.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.2%
Electricity	17.5%
Propane / LP gas	15.5%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	298	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	22	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	152	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	101	17.6%
Households with children under 18	121	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	268	46.8%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.8%	19.3%
Married	57.3%	58.9%
Separated	4.6%	0.7%
Widowed	6.0%	7.0%
Divorced	15.2%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.2%
Kindergarten	10	4.2%
Elementary school	90	37.5%
High school	100	41.7%
College / grad school	30	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Retail trade 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Construction 7.9%

Professional & management 7.2%

Other services 6.3%

Wholesale trade 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Public administration 5.2%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	31.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.6%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.9%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 17.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.4%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,234	96.3%
Spanish	6	0.5%
Other Indo-European	6	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,271	99.2%
Born in same state	1,271	99.2%
Born in different state	1,126	87.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	142	11.1%
Italian	114	8.9%
Arab	99	7.7%
Dutch	94	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	0.9%
German	9	0.7%
English	8	0.6%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	85.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50020

What city is ZIP code 50020 in?

ZIP code 50020 is primarily assigned to Anita, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50020 in?

ZIP code 50020 falls within Cass County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50020 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 50020 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 50020 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 50020 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50020 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 50020 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50020?

The median home value in ZIP code 50020 is $122,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 50020 in?

ZIP code 50020 observes the CST timezone.