50477 ZIP Code — Swaledale, IA

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

ZIP code 50477 is located in Swaledale, Iowa, within Cerro Gordo County. It covers approximately 18.90 square miles and serves a population of 215 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50477

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 $55,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $53,214. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 50477 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

215

population

18.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50477 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50477

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50477. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Swaledale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50479 Thornton (5.5 mi) 50469 Rockwell (7 mi) 50475 Sheffield (8.5 mi) 50457 Meservey (9.2 mi) 50428 Clear Lake (11.5 mi) 50449 Klemme (13 mi) 50420 Alexander (13.4 mi) 50401 Mason City (13.6 mi) 50482 Ventura (13.9 mi) 50452 Latimer (15 mi) 50441 Hampton (17.4 mi) 50605 Aredale (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	215
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	18.90 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.9730
Longitude	-93.3107
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	36.6%	44.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	52.8%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	5.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

215

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$53,214

Median household income

$23,983

Per capita income

$55,600

Median home value

$632

Median monthly rent

46.6%

Home ownership

32.1%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

6.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	53	24.7%
18 and over	162	75.3%
65 and over	37	17.2%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	215	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.6%	44.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	52.8%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	5.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 18.2%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 28.4%

$75k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	18.2%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	28.4%
$75k–$100k	1.1%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
Median income	$53,214

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.0%

$50k–$100k 34.1%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 2.4%

$300k–$500k 14.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$55,600
Median rent / month	$632
Owner occupied	46.6%
Renter occupied	53.4%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	77.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	10.2%
1939 or earlier	43.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.3%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	46.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.8%
Electricity	18.2%
Propane / LP gas	67.0%
No fuel used	8.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	37	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	3	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	32	36.4%
Female householder, no spouse	16	18.2%
Households with children under 18	11	12.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	31	35.2%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.4%	14.9%
Married	43.2%	59.5%
Separated	3.4%	0.0%
Widowed	4.5%	8.1%
Divorced	12.5%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 43.7%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 1.3%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	6.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	8.0%
Kindergarten	9	36.0%
Elementary school	1	4.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	13	52.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.4%

Manufacturing 20.4%

Agriculture & mining 17.3%

Wholesale trade 16.3%

Education & healthcare 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Construction 3.1%

Other services 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.3%
Service	6.1%
Sales & office	30.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.4%
Production & transportation	26.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.7%
Government	1.0%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	7.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 32.1%

Under 18 years 84.9%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 16.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	20.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.0%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	175	81.4%
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)	215	100.0%
Born in same state	215	100.0%
Born in different state	157	73.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	6.5%
Dutch	12	5.6%
English	10	4.7%
Italian	7	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3	1.4%
Arab	2	0.9%
German	1	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50477

What city is ZIP code 50477 in?

ZIP code 50477 is primarily assigned to Swaledale, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50477 in?

ZIP code 50477 falls within Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50477?

32% of residents in ZIP code 50477 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50477?

6% 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 50477 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 50477 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 50477 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 50477 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 50477 in?

ZIP code 50477 observes the CST timezone.