50472 ZIP Code — Saint Ansgar, IA

Mitchell County, Iowa

ZIP code 50472 is located in Saint Ansgar, Iowa, within Mitchell County. It covers approximately 122.87 square miles and serves a population of 2,506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50472

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 $196,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,500. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 30% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50472 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,506

population

122.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50472 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50472

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50472. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Ansgar	Acceptable
Saint Ansgar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55953 Lyle (9 mi) 50440 Grafton (9.4 mi) 50461 Osage (9.7 mi) 50476 Stacyville (9.8 mi) 50464 Plymouth (13.3 mi) 50448 Kensett (13.4 mi) 55970 Rose Creek (13.4 mi) 55909 Adams (14.5 mi) 56036 Glenville (14.7 mi) 50459 Northwood (16.5 mi) 50456 Manly (16.8 mi) 50460 Orchard (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,506
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	122.87 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	43.4135
Longitude	-92.9375
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	38.6%	40.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	35.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	21.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,506

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$82,500

Median household income

$44,139

Per capita income

$196,300

Median home value

$784

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

892

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

111

25–34

107

178

35–44

173

142

45–54

138

149

55–59

144

60–64

167

65–74

162

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	586	23.4%
18 and over	1,920	76.6%
65 and over	559	22.3%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,435	95.9%
Two or more races	58	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	34	1.3%
Asian	11	0.4%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	40.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	35.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	21.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	15.3%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$82,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 18.5%

$500k–$1M 10.8%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,300
Median rent / month	$784
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	93.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	36.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	19.3%
3 bedrooms	36.4%
4 bedrooms	32.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	46.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.6%
Electricity	14.1%
Propane / LP gas	42.0%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	638	60.3%
Cohabiting couple	37	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	212	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	171	16.2%
Households with children under 18	332	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	322	30.4%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.2%	17.7%
Married	63.8%	62.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	11.7%
Divorced	11.7%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 18.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	4.5%
Kindergarten	30	7.1%
Elementary school	190	44.7%
High school	144	33.9%
College / grad school	42	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Manufacturing 19.3%

Agriculture & mining 13.0%

Construction 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Other services 4.7%

Retail trade 4.5%

Professional & management 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Public administration 2.5%

Information 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.6%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	15.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 1.4%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 14.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	198	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	26.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	30.8%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,338	93.3%
Spanish	8	0.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,496	99.6%
Born in same state	2,463	98.3%
Born in different state	1,720	68.6%
Foreign born	33	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.4%
Not a US citizen	9	90.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	301	12%
Italian	280	11.2%
Arab	158	6.3%
French	112	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	70	2.8%
Dutch	50	2%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50472

What city is ZIP code 50472 in?

ZIP code 50472 is primarily assigned to Saint Ansgar, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50472 in?

ZIP code 50472 falls within Mitchell County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50472 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 50472 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 50472?

ZIP code 50472 has an estimated population of 2,506 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50472?

The median home value in ZIP code 50472 is $196,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50472?

The median household income in ZIP code 50472 is $82,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50472 in?

ZIP code 50472 observes the CST timezone.