Zip code 50072: Earlham, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 50072?

50072 is assigned to Earlham, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 50072 in?

50072 is mostly in Madison County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 50072?

About 2,979 people live in 50072, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 50072?

The median household income in 50072 is $111,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 50072?

The closest zip codes to 50072 are 50070, 50069, 50261, 50003, 50273.

Residential delivery areaMadison CountyCentral Time

Population

2,979

Median household income

$111K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$304K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$784/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

90 sq mi

33 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 50072

50072 is a rural zip code in Earlham, Iowa (Madison County), covering 90 sq mi of land. About 2,979 people live here, or 33 per square mile. The median resident is 44.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $111,250 a year, 38% above the national median of $80,734. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $303,900, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $784 a month.

39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.4 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and construction and repair.

How 50072 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate85.5%
90th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%322nd of 909 in IA
Median age44.5
84th
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6353rd of 911 in IA
Work from home21.4%
81st
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%51st of 911 in IA
Median household income$111,250
80th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · IA $75,05950th of 896 in IA
Veterans8.1%
78th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%314th of 911 in IA
Median earnings per worker$57,991
72nd
U.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712111th of 910 in IA
Residents under 1824%
67th
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%391st of 911 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher39.3%
64th
U.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%78th of 911 in IA
Broadband access93.4%
61st
U.S. 91% · IA 88.9%178th of 909 in IA
Per capita income$43,671
59th
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877234th of 911 in IA
Average commute26.4 min
53rd
U.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min254th of 902 in IA
Self-employed workers9.5%
53rd
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%659th of 911 in IA
Median home value$303,900
44th
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,00064th of 881 in IA
Tech workers2.4%
41st
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%182nd of 911 in IA
Residents 65 and older15.1%
39th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%730th of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy5.4%
37th
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%661st of 909 in IA
Government workers11.3%
29th
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%590th of 911 in IA
Unemployment rate3.5%
24th
U.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%279th of 911 in IA
Foreign-born residents3.2%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%212th of 911 in IA
Diversity index19
12th
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4278th of 911 in IA
Median gross rent$784
6th
U.S. $1,413 · IA $972449th of 771 in IA
Healthcare workers5.6%
6th
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%700th of 911 in IA
Population2,979
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507205th of 911 in IA
Population density33/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi311th of 911 in IA
Poverty rate3.5%
4th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%783rd of 909 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.359
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444658th of 908 in IA
Rent-burdened renters18.8%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%656th of 882 in IA
Uninsured rate0.9%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%804th of 911 in IA

Measure	50072	Madison	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Homeownership rateStrength	85.5%	80.1%	71.7%	65.2%	90th	322nd of 909
Median age	44.5	40.6	38.6	38.9	84th	353rd of 911
Work from home	21.4%	17.4%	11.3%	15.1%	81st	51st of 911
Median household incomeStrength	$111,250	$90,855	$75,059	$80,734	80th	50th of 896
Veterans	8.1%	6.8%	6.5%	6.2%	78th	314th of 911
Median earnings per worker	$57,991	$52,872	$47,712	$49,666	72nd	111th of 910
Residents under 18	24%	25.2%	22.9%	22%	67th	391st of 911
Bachelor's degree or higher	39.3%	27.1%	31.4%	35.7%	64th	78th of 911
Broadband access	93.4%	89.7%	88.9%	91%	61st	178th of 909
Per capita income	$43,671	$43,167	$40,877	$44,673	59th	234th of 911
Average commute	26.4 min	28.7 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	53rd	254th of 902
Self-employed workers	9.5%	12.4%	10.2%	10%	53rd	659th of 911
Median home value	$303,900	$245,100	$208,000	$332,700	44th	64th of 881
Tech workers	2.4%	3%	2.9%	3.8%	41st	182nd of 911
Residents 65 and older	15.1%	17.7%	18.1%	17.2%	39th	730th of 911
Housing vacancy	5.4%	5.7%	8.5%	10.1%	37th	661st of 909
Government workers	11.3%	10.6%	14.5%	14.5%	29th	590th of 911
Unemployment rate	3.5%	3.5%	3.6%	5.2%	24th	279th of 911
Foreign-born residents	3.2%	1.8%	5.9%	14.1%	19th	212th of 911
Diversity index	19	11.1	31.4	61.4	12th	278th of 911
Median gross rent	$784	$1,036	$972	$1,413	6th	449th of 771
Healthcare workers	5.6%	9.7%	9.2%	9.7%	6th	700th of 911
Population	2,979	16,926	3,210,507	334,922,499	5th	205th of 911
Population density	33/sq mi	30/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	311th of 911
Poverty rateStrength	3.5%	7%	11.1%	12.5%	4th	783rd of 909
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.359	0.391	0.444	0.483	4th	658th of 908
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	18.8%	36.3%	43.9%	51.1%	2nd	656th of 882
Uninsured rateStrength	0.9%	4.9%	5%	8.4%	1st	804th of 911

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

18%

45–54

15%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.5

Under 18

24%

65 and over

15.1%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black1%
Hispanic4%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,148
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 74.3%
Married couples: 64%
Living alone: 22%
Veterans (of adults): 8.1%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

11%

$25–50k

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

$100–150k

24%

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

15%

Median household income

50072

$111,250

Madison Co.

$90,855

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$43,671

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

28.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.359

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

50072

$303,900

Madison Co.

$245,100

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

50072

$784

Madison Co.

$1,036

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

90%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,213
Owner-occupied: 85.5%
Vacant: 5.4%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 7.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 18.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 7.8%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

21%

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

18%

10–19

11%

20–29

17%

30–44

41%

45–59

60+

Average commute

26.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

69.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

14%

Office and admin

14%

Construction and repair

11%

Business and finance

10%

Sales

Education

Healthcare

Production

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Police and fire

0.4%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Finance, insurance and real estate

16%

Retail

13%

Construction

12%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Education

10%

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$57,991

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	50072	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$85,856	$74,888
Service	$13,393	$26,804
Sales and office	$47,841	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$65,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,500	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

21%

Some college

23%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

31%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 97.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 39.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.1%
Households with broadband: 93.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 72.5%
No internet access: 5.7%
Without health insurance: 0.9%
Limited-English households: 0.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Earlham
State: Iowa
County: Madison County
Center point: 41.4712° N, 94.1230° W
Land area: 90 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

50072 spans 2 counties

Madison County75% of land
Dallas County25% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Earlham1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 50072

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
50070	Dexter, IA	5.9 mi	1,221	$92,083	$213,300
50069	De Soto, IA	5.9 mi	1,109	$98,056	$232,100
50261	Van Meter, IA	11 mi	3,399	$155,278	$374,100
50003	Adel, IA	11 mi	9,948	$103,114	$395,400
50273	Winterset, IA	11 mi	8,950	$82,633	$219,400
50233	Redfield, IA	11 mi	1,406	$78,984	$204,300
50250	Stuart, IA	12 mi	2,832	$71,083	$210,400
50038	Booneville, IA	12 mi	235	$82,188	—
50218	Patterson, IA	15 mi	346	$82,969	$111,100
50263	Waukee, IA	16 mi	29,611	$102,762	$352,800
50146	Linden, IA	16 mi	577	$109,261	$425,500
50164	Menlo, IA	16 mi	682	$80,188	$151,000

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Questions about 50072

What city is zip code 50072?

50072 is assigned to Earlham, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 50072 in?

50072 is mostly in Madison County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 50072?

About 2,979 people live in 50072, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 50072 in?

50072 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 50072?

The median household income in 50072 is $111,250.

What zip codes are near 50072?

The closest zip codes to 50072 are 50070, 50069, 50261, 50003, 50273.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50072, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.