50520 ZIP Code — Bradgate, IA

Humboldt County, Iowa

ZIP code 50520 is located in Bradgate, Iowa, within Humboldt County. It covers approximately 22.59 square miles and serves a population of 177 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

177
population
22.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50520 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50520

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City Status
Bradgate Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50582 Rutland (4.5 mi) 50541 Gilmore City (5.6 mi) 50570 Ottosen (7.6 mi) 50581 Rolfe (8.9 mi) 50548 Humboldt (9.1 mi) 50529 Dakota City (10.1 mi) 50519 Bode (10.9 mi) 50524 Clare (13 mi) 50571 Palmer (13.1 mi) 50558 Livermore (13.2 mi) 50597 West Bend (13.8 mi) 50516 Badger (16.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 177
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 091
Geography
Land area 22.59 sq mi
Water area 0.34 sq mi
Latitude 42.7760
Longitude -94.3840
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 515
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.2% 42.4% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 33.3% 34.6% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 14.5% 19.5% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.5% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

177
Population
8
People per sq mi
49.9
Median age
$75,192
Median household income
$43,529
Per capita income
$39,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
91.7%
Home ownership
25.4%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
73
Housing units
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
6
7
5–9
5
10
10–14
7
13
25–34
11
8
35–44
6
23
45–54
18
2
55–59
1
12
60–64
10
10
65–74
7
8
75–84
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184223.7%
18 and over13576.3%
65 and over3117.5%
Median age49.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.5%
Two or more races 9.8%
Black or African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Other race 3.3%
GroupCount%
White14076.5%
Two or more races189.8%
Black or African American137.1%
Hispanic or Latino63.3%
Other race63.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.2% 42.4% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 33.3% 34.6% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 14.5% 19.5% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.5% 5.0%
Under $10k 19.4%
$15k–$25k 4.2%
$25k–$35k 12.5%
$35k–$50k 5.6%
$50k–$75k 6.9%
$75k–$100k 25.0%
$100k–$150k 15.3%
$150k–$200k 9.7%
$200k+ 1.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k19.4%
$15k–$25k4.2%
$25k–$35k12.5%
$35k–$50k5.6%
$50k–$75k6.9%
$75k–$100k25.0%
$100k–$150k15.3%
$150k–$200k9.7%
$200k+1.4%
Median income$75,192

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 56.1%
$50k–$100k 25.8%
$100k–$150k 1.5%
$150k–$200k 1.5%
$200k–$300k 7.6%
$300k–$500k 7.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$39,700
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied91.7%
Renter occupied8.3%
Vacant8.9%
Single-family detached92.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.7
Avg household size (owned)2.12

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.9%
2000–20096.3%
1990–19992.5%
1980–19891.3%
1970–19795.1%
1960–19690.0%
1950–195915.2%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier60.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.8%
2 bedrooms24.1%
3 bedrooms58.2%
4 bedrooms10.1%
5+ bedrooms3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle9.7%
2 vehicles27.8%
3 or more61.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.2%
Electricity22.2%
Propane / LP gas73.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4968.1%
Cohabiting couple79.7%
Male householder, no spouse56.9%
Female householder, no spouse1115.3%
Households with children under 181723.6%
Households with seniors (65+)2230.6%
Average household size2.46

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.3%12.5%
Married74.7%67.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.3%5.4%
Divorced3.8%14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 59.3%
Some college, no degree 19.3%
Associate's degree 9.6%
Bachelor's degree 9.6%
Graduate / professional 0.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.5%
Bachelor's or higher10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool26.1%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2987.9%
High school00.0%
College / grad school26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.6%
Retail trade 21.8%
Transportation & utilities 20.7%
Construction 10.3%
Finance & real estate 8.0%
Wholesale trade 3.4%
Education & healthcare 3.4%
Professional & management 2.3%
Public administration 2.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.0%
Service3.4%
Sales & office5.7%
Natural resources & construction12.6%
Production & transportation47.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.1%
Government19.5%
Self-employed10.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone58.8%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk18.8%
Work from home22.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)14.7

Poverty

All people 25.4%
Under 18 years 42.9%
18 and over 20.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 85.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.2%
Retirement income13.9%
Supplemental Security4.2%
Cash public assistance22.2%
Food stamps / SNAP19.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.0%
High blood pressure36.8%
High cholesterol36.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Heart disease7.7%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis27.9%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease8.1%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.3%
Binge drinking21.5%
No physical activity26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.4%
Depression17.7%
Fair or poor health14.8%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health11.2%
No health insurance9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.8%
Visited dentist62.7%
Cholesterol screening89.5%
Teeth loss13.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans53.7%
Disability%
Any disability7.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years6.7%
65 and over22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.7%
Public insurance53.1%
No insurance1.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only16492.7%
Spanish53.0%
Other Indo-European53.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)17196.6%
Born in same state16894.9%
Born in different state12872.3%
Foreign born31.7%
Naturalized citizen63.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian3218.1%
Polish137.3%
Arab126.8%
AncestryCount%
Dutch63.4%
French52.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.7%
Internet access84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50520

What city is ZIP code 50520 in?

ZIP code 50520 is primarily assigned to Bradgate, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50520 in?

ZIP code 50520 falls within Humboldt County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50520 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 50520 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50520?

25% of residents in ZIP code 50520 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50520?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 50520 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 50520 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 50520 in?

ZIP code 50520 observes the CST timezone.

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