50277 ZIP Code — Yale, IA

Guthrie County, Iowa

ZIP code 50277 is located in Yale, Iowa, within Guthrie County. It covers approximately 39.10 square miles and serves a population of 484 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50277

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 $109,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,441. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

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

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50277 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

484

population

39.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50277 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50277

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50277. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50128 Jamaica (5.3 mi) 50216 Panora (6.4 mi) 50026 Bagley (6.6 mi) 50066 Dawson (6.8 mi) 50146 Linden (9.1 mi) 50029 Bayard (11.1 mi) 50235 Rippey (12.1 mi) 50220 Perry (12.2 mi) 50233 Redfield (13 mi) 50115 Guthrie Center (13.2 mi) 50167 Minburn (14.7 mi) 50129 Jefferson (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	484
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	39.10 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	41.7832
Longitude	-94.3431
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	39.0%	42.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	33.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	35.5%	21.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

484

Population

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$100,441

Median household income

$31,987

Per capita income

$109,100

Median home value

$867

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

166

Housing units

13.4%

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	185	38.2%
18 and over	299	61.8%
65 and over	47	9.7%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Two or more races 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	476	98.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	1%
Two or more races	3	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	42.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	33.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	35.5%	21.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 0.5%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 8.1%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 45.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	0.5%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	8.1%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	45.7%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$100,441

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.1%

$50k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,100
Median rent / month	$867
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	94.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	60.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	58.0%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	14.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	22.6%
3 or more	55.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.1%
Electricity	7.0%
Propane / LP gas	19.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	99	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	24	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	29	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	34	18.3%
Households with children under 18	77	41.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	24.2%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	23.8%
Married	47.8%	58.9%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	3.6%
Divorced	10.7%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 36.6%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 0.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	14	8.9%
Elementary school	70	44.3%
High school	72	45.6%
College / grad school	2	1.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 27.0%

Transportation & utilities 14.3%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Wholesale trade 11.3%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Professional & management 10.4%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Other services 1.3%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.1%
Service	5.7%
Sales & office	32.6%
Natural resources & construction	25.2%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.5%
Government	22.2%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.7%
Retirement income	12.4%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.1%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	2.0%
65 and over	19.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.5%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	468	96.7%
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)	484	100.0%
Born in same state	484	100.0%
Born in different state	391	80.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	81	16.7%
French	28	5.8%
Polish	17	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	2.1%
Arab	6	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	98.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50277

What city is ZIP code 50277 in?

ZIP code 50277 is primarily assigned to Yale, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50277 in?

ZIP code 50277 falls within Guthrie County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 50277 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 50277 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50277?

13% 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 50277 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 50277 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50277?

The median home value in ZIP code 50277 is $109,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 50277 in?

ZIP code 50277 observes the CST timezone.