50072 ZIP Code — Earlham, IA

Madison County, Iowa

ZIP code 50072 is located in Earlham, Iowa, within Madison County. It covers approximately 89.72 square miles and serves a population of 2,892 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50072

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 $285,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $105,268. 31% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50072 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,892

population

89.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50072

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Earlham	Acceptable
Earlham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50069 De Soto (6.6 mi) 50070 Dexter (6.9 mi) 50261 Van Meter (8.8 mi) 50273 Winterset (9.8 mi) 50038 Booneville (11 mi) 50003 Adel (11.1 mi) 50233 Redfield (11.8 mi) 50250 Stuart (12 mi) 50164 Menlo (15.4 mi) 50263 Waukee (15.6 mi) 50146 Linden (15.8 mi) 50061 Cumming (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,892
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	89.72 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	41.4709
Longitude	-94.1083
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	23.9%	34.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	34.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	35.7%	25.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	7.8%	5.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,892

Population

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$105,268

Median household income

$41,719

Per capita income

$285,100

Median home value

$907

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

1.6%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

986

Housing units

30.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

144

10–14

137

123

15–19

118

20–24

110

25–34

104

149

35–44

143

236

45–54

226

111

55–59

105

151

60–64

145

189

65–74

180

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	680	23.5%
18 and over	2,212	76.5%
65 and over	459	15.9%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Two or more races 4.5%

Black or African American 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,701	92.7%
Two or more races	131	4.5%
Black or African American	37	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	21	0.7%
Other race	13	0.4%
Asian	10	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.9%	34.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	34.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	35.7%	25.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	7.8%	5.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k+ 12.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	26.4%
$150k–$200k	14.1%
$200k+	12.3%
Median income	$105,268

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 33.0%

$500k–$1M 8.7%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$285,100
Median rent / month	$907
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	33.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	15.4%
3 bedrooms	37.3%
4 bedrooms	32.6%
5+ bedrooms	11.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	14.7%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	54.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.6%
Electricity	28.6%
Propane / LP gas	32.5%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	745	69.6%
Cohabiting couple	29	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	115	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	182	17.0%
Households with children under 18	368	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	309	28.9%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	16.1%
Married	61.6%	69.8%
Separated	1.4%	1.6%
Widowed	2.2%	2.8%
Divorced	7.5%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 16.4%

Bachelor's degree 23.6%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	30.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	9.0%
Kindergarten	28	3.7%
Elementary school	366	48.7%
High school	166	22.1%
College / grad school	124	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Finance & real estate 13.9%

Retail trade 13.7%

Professional & management 12.8%

Construction 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Other services 2.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.2%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	15.9%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 1.6%

Under 18 years 1.8%

18 and over 1.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 6.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	29.3%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	23.3%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	70.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	223	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	16.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.2%
Public insurance	26.3%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,749	95.1%
Spanish	17	0.6%
Other Indo-European	10	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,852	98.6%
Born in same state	2,839	98.2%
Born in different state	2,292	79.3%
Foreign born	13	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	40	1.4%
Not a US citizen	22	55.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	450	15.6%
French	353	12.2%
English	250	8.6%
Arab	111	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	89	3.1%
Dutch	89	3.1%
Norwegian	14	0.5%
Irish	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50072

What city is ZIP code 50072 in?

ZIP code 50072 is primarily assigned to Earlham, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50072 in?

ZIP code 50072 falls within Madison County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50072 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 50072 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50072 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 50072 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50072?

The median household income in ZIP code 50072 is $105,268, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 50072?

ZIP code 50072 has an estimated population of 2,892 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50072 in?

ZIP code 50072 observes the CST timezone.