50278 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 50278 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 50278 is White. The current unemployment level in 50278 is 3.3%.
| Population | 851 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.77% |
| Population Density | 19 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 374 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,667 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $156,270 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.26% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.37% |
50278 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 647 | 91.26% |
| Black | 9 | 1.27% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 6.49% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50278 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 155 | 95.09% |
| Black | 2 | 1.23% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 3.68% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50278 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 59 | 9.55% |
| Bachelor Degree | 40 | 6.47% |
| High School Diploma | 218 | 35.28% |
| No High School Diploma | 9 | 1.46% |
| GED or Alternate | 13 | 2.1% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 151 | 24.43% |
| Associates Degree | 110 | 17.8% |
| Masters Degree | 18 | 2.91% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
