50022 ZIP Code — Atlantic, IA

Cass County, Iowa

ZIP code 50022 is located in Atlantic, Iowa, within Cass County. It covers approximately 172.55 square miles and serves a population of 8,664 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 50022

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 $141,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $59,538. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50022 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,664

population

172.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50022 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50022

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50022. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Atlantic	Acceptable
Atlantic	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51544 Lewis (7.6 mi) 51552 Marne (7.7 mi) 50274 Wiota (10 mi) 50042 Brayton (10.7 mi) 51577 Walnut (11.7 mi) 50020 Anita (11.9 mi) 51531 Elk Horn (12.5 mi) 51535 Griswold (12.5 mi) 50843 Cumberland (13.3 mi) 50076 Exira (14.7 mi) 50853 Massena (16.7 mi) 51543 Kimballton (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,664
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	172.55 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	41.3962
Longitude	-94.9999
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	48.7%	46.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	34.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

8,664

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$59,538

Median household income

$37,144

Per capita income

$141,900

Median home value

$694

Median monthly rent

67.2%

Home ownership

16.8%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

2,852

Housing units

24.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

237

Under 5

252

298

5–9

316

259

10–14

275

240

15–19

255

204

20–24

216

469

25–34

497

535

35–44

567

444

45–54

471

281

55–59

297

335

60–64

356

517

65–74

548

229

75–84

242

157

85+

167

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,954	22.6%
18 and over	6,710	77.4%
65 and over	1,860	21.5%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Black or African American 1.1%

Two or more races 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,425	97%
Black or African American	98	1.1%
Two or more races	50	0.6%
Asian	44	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	19	0.2%
Other race	17	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	46.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	34.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$59,538

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,900
Median rent / month	$694
Owner occupied	67.2%
Renter occupied	32.8%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	5.9%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	34.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	33.9%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.3%
Electricity	30.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,718	45.9%
Cohabiting couple	261	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	523	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,245	33.2%
Households with children under 18	1,058	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,295	34.6%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	21.1%
Married	52.2%	48.1%
Separated	0.2%	1.6%
Widowed	2.4%	13.0%
Divorced	13.2%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.0%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	186	9.7%
Kindergarten	118	6.1%
Elementary school	903	47.0%
High school	440	22.9%
College / grad school	275	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Retail trade 16.0%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Professional & management 7.1%

Construction 6.5%

Other services 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Information 2.2%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.8

Poverty

All people 16.8%

Under 18 years 28.2%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 46.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	478	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.2%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,175	94.4%
Spanish	32	0.4%
Other Indo-European	32	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,642	99.7%
Born in same state	8,620	99.5%
Born in different state	6,249	72.1%
Foreign born	22	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	22	0.3%
Not a US citizen	14	63.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,047	12.1%
French	855	9.9%
Dutch	717	8.3%
Arab	355	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	293	3.4%
Polish	103	1.2%
German	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50022

What city is ZIP code 50022 in?

ZIP code 50022 is primarily assigned to Atlantic, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50022 in?

ZIP code 50022 falls within Cass County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50022?

17% of residents in ZIP code 50022 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50022 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 50022 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50022?

The median home value in ZIP code 50022 is $141,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 50022?

ZIP code 50022 has an estimated population of 8,664 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50022 in?

ZIP code 50022 observes the CST timezone.