ZIP Code 50277 - Yale Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50277 is located in Yale Iowa. Portions of 50277 are also in Lake Panorama and Richland Township (Guthrie County) and Cass Township (Guthrie County) and Victory Township and Lincoln Township (Dallas County) and Dodge Township (Guthrie County) and Dallas Township (Dallas County). 50277 is primarily within Guthrie County, with some portions in Dallas County. Regionally, 50277 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50277 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Yale |
| Primary County | Guthrie County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 484 |
| Area Code(s) | 515 / 641 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50277 Map
50277 Demographics
50277 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50277 is White. The current unemployment level in 50277 is 3.3%.
| Population | 484 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.51% |
| Population Density | 12 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 168 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $77,917 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $164,030 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.82% |
50277 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 501 | 98.82% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.99% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50277 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 31 | 13.25% |
| Bachelor Degree | 78 | 33.33% |
| High School Diploma | 63 | 26.92% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 0.85% |
| GED or Alternate | 5 | 2.14% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 43 | 18.38% |
| Associates Degree | 12 | 5.13% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
50277 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.7771492, -94.34864807 |
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| Cities/Towns in 50277 | |
| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 39 Square Miles |
50277 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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