50026 ZIP Code — Bagley, IA

Guthrie County, Iowa

ZIP code 50026 is located in Bagley, Iowa, within Guthrie County. It covers approximately 55.90 square miles and serves a population of 438 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50026

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 $88,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,375. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. 34% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50026 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

438

population

55.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50026 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50026

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50026. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bagley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50029 Bayard (6.2 mi) 50277 Yale (6.6 mi) 50128 Jamaica (7.1 mi) 50216 Panora (11.2 mi) 50129 Jefferson (11.2 mi) 50066 Dawson (11.7 mi) 51462 Scranton (12.3 mi) 50235 Rippey (12.7 mi) 50115 Guthrie Center (13.3 mi) 50058 Coon Rapids (13.5 mi) 50146 Linden (15.6 mi) 50220 Perry (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	438
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	55.90 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.8489
Longitude	-94.4353
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	42.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	33.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	21.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

438

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$69,375

Median household income

$26,433

Per capita income

$88,500

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

31.5%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

227

Housing units

23.4%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	127	29.0%
18 and over	311	71.0%
65 and over	91	20.8%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Two or more races 7.2%

Other race 6.4%

Group	Count	%
White	374	79.2%
Hispanic or Latino	34	7.2%
Two or more races	34	7.2%
Other race	30	6.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	42.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	33.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	21.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	20.1%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
Median income	$69,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.3%

$50k–$100k 35.5%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 22.6%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,500
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	97.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	0.4%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	60.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.7%
1 bedroom	18.8%
2 bedrooms	12.6%
3 bedrooms	27.2%
4 bedrooms	25.7%
5+ bedrooms	10.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	18.0%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.6%
Electricity	16.9%
Propane / LP gas	29.1%
Wood	6.9%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	115	60.8%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	34	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	37	19.6%
Households with children under 18	74	39.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	33.3%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	18.2%
Married	59.3%	57.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	14.9%
Divorced	11.6%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	19.1%
Kindergarten	2	1.5%
Elementary school	42	30.9%
High school	49	36.0%
College / grad school	17	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Manufacturing 16.3%

Public administration 13.8%

Other services 10.0%

Retail trade 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Professional & management 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Construction 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.8%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	10.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 31.5%

Under 18 years 63.0%

18 and over 18.6%

Married-couple families 14.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	21.7%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	21.3%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	24.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.5%
Public insurance	53.9%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	400	91.3%
Spanish	9	2.3%
Other Indo-European	9	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	414	94.5%
Born in same state	414	94.5%
Born in different state	354	80.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	24	5.5%
Not a US citizen	14	58.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	97	22.1%
French	48	11%
Polish	12	2.7%
Arab	9	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	1.4%
German	3	0.7%
Dutch	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50026

What city is ZIP code 50026 in?

ZIP code 50026 is primarily assigned to Bagley, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50026 in?

ZIP code 50026 falls within Guthrie County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50026?

32% of residents in ZIP code 50026 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 50026 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 50026 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50026?

The median home value in ZIP code 50026 is $88,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 50026?

ZIP code 50026 has an estimated population of 438 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50026 in?

ZIP code 50026 observes the CST timezone.