ZIP Code 50562 - Mallard Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50562 is located in Mallard Iowa. Portions of 50562 are also in Ellington Township (Palo Alto County) and Rush Lake Township and Nevada Township (Palo Alto County) and Powhatan Township and Great Oak Township and Cummins Township. 50562 is primarily within Palo Alto County, with some portions in Pocahontas County. Regionally, 50562 is located in the Sioux City Area.
ZIP Code 50562 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Mallard |
| Primary County | Palo Alto County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 394 |
| Area Code(s) | 515 / 712 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50562 Map
50562 Demographics
50562 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 50562 is White. The current unemployment level in 50562 is 3.3%.
| Population | 394 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.59% |
| Population Density | 6 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 268 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,250 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $149,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.35% |
50562 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 334 | 94.35% |
| Black | 9 | 2.54% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 3.11% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50562 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 47 | 11.78% |
| Bachelor Degree | 27 | 6.77% |
| High School Diploma | 197 | 49.37% |
| No High School Diploma | 15 | 3.76% |
| GED or Alternate | 11 | 2.76% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 43 | 10.78% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 13.03% |
| Masters Degree | 7 | 1.75% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
50562 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.95641327, -94.64476776 |
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| Cities/Towns in 50562 | |
| Regions | Sioux City Area Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 61 Square Miles |
50562 Weather and Climate Data
| 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 | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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