| ZIP Code | 50477 |
| ZIP Code Name | Swaledale |
| Primary County | Cerro Gordo County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 243 |
| Area Code(s) | 641 |
| Current Time | CST |
50477 is a United States ZIP Code located in Swaledale Iowa. Portions of 50477 are also in Pleasant Valley Township (Cerro Gordo County) and Mount Vernon Township (Cerro Gordo County). 50477 is entirely within Cerro Gordo County. 50477 is within the Rochester-Mason City-Austin Area.
50477 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 50477 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50477 is White. The current unemployment level in 50477 is 3.1%.
| Population | 243 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.90% |
| Population Density | 8 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 168 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $53,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $45,740 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 3.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 100.00% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 243 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 29 | 12.89% |
| Bachelor Degree | 24 | 10.67% |
| High School Diploma | 88 | 39.11% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 30 | 13.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 28 | 12.44% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 6.22% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 8 | 3.56% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 42.98071289,-93.31362152 |
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| Region | Rochester-Mason City-Austin Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Mason City, IA |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 29 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47c - Iowan Surface | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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