50635 ZIP Code — Gladbrook, IA

Tama County, Iowa

ZIP code 50635 is located in Gladbrook, Iowa, within Tama County. It covers approximately 82.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,344 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50635

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 $138,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($66,563) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% 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 23 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 50635 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,344
population
82.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50635 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50635

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City Status
Gladbrook Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50609 Beaman (7.1 mi) 50632 Garwin (8.2 mi) 50675 Traer (10.2 mi) 50669 Reinbeck (10.4 mi) 50621 Conrad (12.3 mi) 52342 Toledo (13.3 mi) 50638 Grundy Center (14.9 mi) 50173 Montour (15 mi) 50148 Liscomb (15 mi) 50158 Marshalltown (15.3 mi) 50643 Hudson (17.3 mi) 50005 Albion (17.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,344
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 171
Geography
Land area 82.81 sq mi
Water area 0.16 sq mi
Latitude 42.1878
Longitude -92.6938
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 38.1% 44.9% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 42.1% 35.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 17.7% 17.1% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.8% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,344
Population
16
People per sq mi
49.4
Median age
$66,563
Median household income
$41,425
Per capita income
$138,000
Median home value
$763
Median monthly rent
84.7%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
589
Housing units
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
41
Under 5
38
34
5–9
31
36
10–14
34
27
15–19
25
28
20–24
26
73
25–34
69
74
35–44
69
99
45–54
92
42
55–59
39
64
60–64
60
76
65–74
72
50
75–84
47
51
85+
47
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1825418.9%
18 and over1,09081.1%
65 and over34325.5%
Median age49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%
Black or African American 1%
Two or more races 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,31497.5%
Black or African American141%
Two or more races90.7%
Asian70.5%
Hispanic or Latino40.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.1% 44.9% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 42.1% 35.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 17.7% 17.1% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.8% 5.0%
Under $10k 6.6%
$10k–$15k 8.2%
$15k–$25k 6.1%
$25k–$35k 7.7%
$35k–$50k 7.2%
$50k–$75k 19.2%
$75k–$100k 11.6%
$100k–$150k 22.2%
$150k–$200k 7.6%
$200k+ 3.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.6%
$10k–$15k8.2%
$15k–$25k6.1%
$25k–$35k7.7%
$35k–$50k7.2%
$50k–$75k19.2%
$75k–$100k11.6%
$100k–$150k22.2%
$150k–$200k7.6%
$200k+3.5%
Median income$66,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%
$50k–$100k 25.2%
$100k–$150k 28.0%
$150k–$200k 13.1%
$200k–$300k 16.5%
$300k–$500k 5.8%
$500k–$1M 5.0%
$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$138,000
Median rent / month$763
Owner occupied84.7%
Renter occupied15.3%
Vacant12.6%
Single-family detached91.9%
Large apartment buildings0.4%
Mobile homes0.9%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.26

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.8%
2000–20097.8%
1990–19993.7%
1980–19894.1%
1970–19799.3%
1960–196910.4%
1950–195911.3%
1940–19493.7%
1939 or earlier46.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.0%
1 bedroom8.2%
2 bedrooms14.0%
3 bedrooms48.1%
4 bedrooms22.5%
5+ bedrooms6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.9%
1 vehicle25.9%
2 vehicles34.2%
3 or more38.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas60.1%
Electricity12.0%
Propane / LP gas24.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family33856.9%
Cohabiting couple355.9%
Male householder, no spouse13622.9%
Female householder, no spouse8514.3%
Households with children under 1815826.6%
Households with seniors (65+)21836.7%
Average household size2.18

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.2%12.7%
Married55.5%65.0%
Separated0.7%1.3%
Widowed9.6%10.7%
Divorced13.1%10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%
Some HS, no diploma 4.0%
HS graduate 33.6%
Some college, no degree 18.1%
Associate's degree 19.3%
Bachelor's degree 18.2%
Graduate / professional 5.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.0%
Bachelor's or higher24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool146.4%
Kindergarten167.3%
Elementary school11351.6%
High school5223.7%
College / grad school2411.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%
Manufacturing 18.5%
Retail trade 11.6%
Agriculture & mining 11.2%
Wholesale trade 7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%
Finance & real estate 5.2%
Other services 3.6%
Construction 3.3%
Transportation & utilities 3.0%
Information 2.6%
Public administration 2.4%
Professional & management 2.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.4%
Service19.5%
Sales & office15.1%
Natural resources & construction14.6%
Production & transportation19.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.8%
Government10.8%
Self-employed9.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.0%
Carpool4.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk7.7%
Work from home11.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.9

Poverty

All people 12.6%
Under 18 years 11.7%
18 and over 12.8%
Married-couple families 2.7%
Female-led households 48.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.1%
Retirement income28.3%
Supplemental Security3.7%
Cash public assistance1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP6.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.2%
High blood pressure36.5%
High cholesterol34.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis29.0%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer8.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.1%
Binge drinking19.7%
No physical activity25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.0%
Depression17.2%
Fair or poor health12.9%
Poor mental health12.4%
Poor physical health9.9%
No health insurance8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.7%
Visited dentist66.7%
Cholesterol screening90.5%
Teeth loss12.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans11210.3%
Disability%
Any disability12.3%
Under 187.5%
18–64 years9.2%
65 and over24.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.5%
Public insurance41.1%
No insurance3.0%
Uninsured under 191.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,26594.1%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,33799.5%
Born in same state1,33799.5%
Born in different state1,15485.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen70.5%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1208.9%
French1017.5%
Polish261.9%
AncestryCount%
Dutch231.7%
Arab221.6%
English211.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.2%
Internet access90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50635

What city is ZIP code 50635 in?

ZIP code 50635 is primarily assigned to Gladbrook, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50635 in?

ZIP code 50635 falls within Tama County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50635 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 50635 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 50635 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 50635 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50635 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 50635 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50635?

The median home value in ZIP code 50635 is $138,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50635 in?

ZIP code 50635 observes the CST timezone.

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