ZIP Code 50862 - Sharpsburg Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50862 is located in Sharpsburg Iowa. Portions of 50862 are also in Marshall Township (Taylor County) and Grove Township (Taylor County). 50862 is entirely within Taylor County. Regionally, 50862 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50862 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Sharpsburg |
| Primary County | Taylor County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 99 |
| Area Code(s) | 641 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50862 Map
50862 Demographics
50862 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50862 is White. The current unemployment level in 50862 is 3.3%.
| Population | 99 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.86% |
| Population Density | 5 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 68 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.44% |
50862 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 189 | 98.44% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 1.56% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50862 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 7 | 8.86% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5 | 6.33% |
| High School Diploma | 13 | 16.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 2.53% |
| GED or Alternate | 5 | 6.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 22 | 27.85% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 20.25% |
| Masters Degree | 9 | 11.39% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
50862 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.81665421, -94.64466095 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 50862 | |
| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 19 Square Miles |
50862 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 | 47f - Rolling Loess Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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