50274 ZIP Code — Wiota, IA
Cass County, Iowa
ZIP code 50274 is located in Wiota, Iowa, within Cass County. It covers approximately 47.85 square miles and serves a population of 132 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
132
population
47.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50274 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50274
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50274. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wiota | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50020 Anita (5.8 mi)
50853 Massena (8.9 mi)
50843 Cumberland (9.5 mi)
50022 Atlantic (10 mi)
50837 Bridgewater (10.8 mi)
50042 Brayton (13.3 mi)
50002 Adair (13.6 mi)
50846 Fontanelle (14.1 mi)
51544 Lewis (14.7 mi)
50076 Exira (16.2 mi)
51552 Marne (17.1 mi)
51535 Griswold (17.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 132 |
| Population density | 3 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 47.85 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3601 |
| Longitude | -94.8135 |
| 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 | 14.6% | 46.7% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 71.9% | 34.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.2% | 15.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 3.6% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
132
Population
3
People per sq mi
62.0
Median age
$72,847
Median household income
$44,495
Per capita income
$75,800
Median home value
$800
Median monthly rent
83.9%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
123
Housing units
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
20–24
0
10
25–34
7
1
35–44
1
6
45–54
5
16
55–59
13
6
60–64
4
13
65–74
9
23
75–84
17
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 132 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 62 | 47.0% |
| Median age | 62.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 14.6% | 46.7% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 71.9% | 34.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.2% | 15.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 3.6% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
12.6%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
3.4%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
34.5%
$75k–$100k
21.8%
$100k–$150k
8.0%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 12.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 34.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 21.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.0% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $72,847 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.6%
$50k–$100k
49.3%
$100k–$150k
26.0%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k–$300k
4.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $75,800 |
| Median rent / month | $800 |
| Owner occupied | 83.9% |
| Renter occupied | 16.1% |
| Vacant | 36.5% |
| Single-family detached | 99.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 62.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 35.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 1.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.3% |
| 3 or more | 42.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.0% |
| Electricity | 8.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 83.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 42 | 48.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 32 | 36.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 13 | 14.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 37 | 42.5% |
| Average household size | 1.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.3% | 14.0% |
| Married | 54.7% | 77.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 21.3% | 3.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
39.7%
Some college, no degree
29.8%
Associate's degree
14.5%
Bachelor's degree
4.6%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 3 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
27.9%
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Retail trade
16.4%
Other services
11.5%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Agriculture & mining
6.6%
Professional & management
4.9%
Construction
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.0% |
| Service | 3.3% |
| Sales & office | 32.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.2% |
| Government | 26.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.4 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.4% |
| Retirement income | 27.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| High blood pressure | 37.3% |
| High cholesterol | 36.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.8% |
| No physical activity | 26.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.5% |
| Visited dentist | 61.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 19 | 14.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 2.9% |
| 65 and over | 38.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.8% |
| Public insurance | 59.8% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 132 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 132 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 132 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 103 | 78.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 22 | 16.7% |
| French | 18 | 13.6% |
| Dutch | 18 | 13.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8 | 6.1% |
| Polish | 1 | 0.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 65.9% |
| Internet access | 93.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50274
What city is ZIP code 50274 in?
ZIP code 50274 is primarily assigned to Wiota, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50274 in?
ZIP code 50274 falls within Cass County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 50274 have an older population?
47% of residents in ZIP code 50274 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 50274?
15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 50274 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 50274 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 50274 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 50274 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 50274 in?
ZIP code 50274 observes the CST timezone.