50535 ZIP Code — Early, IA

Sac County, Iowa

ZIP code 50535 is located in Early, Iowa, within Sac County. It covers approximately 62.61 square miles and serves a population of 990 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 50535

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 $87,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,060.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 50535 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

990

population

62.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50535 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50535

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50535. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Early	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50567 Nemaha (5.3 mi) 51053 Schaller (6 mi) 50583 Sac City (9 mi) 51458 Odebolt (10.7 mi) 51450 Lake View (12 mi) 51431 Arthur (13.1 mi) 51466 Wall Lake (13.2 mi) 51020 Galva (13.4 mi) 50588 Storm Lake (13.6 mi) 50568 Newell (15.3 mi) 50561 Lytton (17.4 mi) 51445 Ida Grove (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	990
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	62.61 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	42.4583
Longitude	-95.1583
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	39.4%	43.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	17.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

990

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$85,060

Median household income

$41,529

Per capita income

$87,800

Median home value

$581

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

369

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	212	21.4%
18 and over	778	78.6%
65 and over	211	21.3%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Other race 2.7%

Black or African American 1.9%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	934	90.9%
Hispanic or Latino	37	3.6%
Other race	28	2.7%
Black or African American	19	1.9%
Two or more races	9	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.4%	43.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	17.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$85,060

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%

$50k–$100k 37.1%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 7.4%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,800
Median rent / month	$581
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	0.2%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	13.6%
1939 or earlier	41.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	46.6%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.0%
Electricity	26.2%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Fuel oil	4.8%
No fuel used	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	205	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	22	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	144	32.6%
Female householder, no spouse	71	16.1%
Households with children under 18	100	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	140	31.7%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	19.1%
Married	43.9%	58.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.2%	12.4%
Divorced	13.6%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	22.0%
Kindergarten	9	5.1%
Elementary school	86	48.6%
High school	31	17.5%
College / grad school	12	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.9%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Retail trade 12.9%

Construction 12.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Professional & management 4.7%

Other services 4.5%

Public administration 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.0%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	17.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.7%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 25.5%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 34.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.5%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	15.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	911	92.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	962	97.2%
Born in same state	958	96.8%
Born in different state	799	80.7%
Foreign born	4	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	28	2.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	67	6.8%
Arab	52	5.3%
Polish	40	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	2.4%
Dutch	21	2.1%
English	15	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50535

What city is ZIP code 50535 in?

ZIP code 50535 is primarily assigned to Early, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50535 in?

ZIP code 50535 falls within Sac County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50535 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 50535 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50535?

The median home value in ZIP code 50535 is $87,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 50535?

ZIP code 50535 has an estimated population of 990 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50535?

The median household income in ZIP code 50535 is $85,060, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50535 in?

ZIP code 50535 observes the CST timezone.