US ZIP Code
50528

Cylinder, IA

Palo Alto County  ·  Iowa

● Active
👥 365 Population ↑ 32% since 2019
💰 $87,500 Median HH Income
▲ 15% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019
🎂 33.2 Median Age ↓ 23% since 2019
🎓 47.4% College Grads
▲ 22% above avg
📊 7.9% Unemployment
▲ 60% above avg ↑ 108% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code50528
CityCylinder
StateIowa (IA)
CountyPalo Alto County
Area Code712
Elevation1,232 ft
Latitude43.137214
Longitude-94.540155
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS19147
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 57.8% (211) Female 42.2% (154) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 2.2%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic0.6%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
26%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.2 yrs ↓ 23% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.68
Below Poverty0.6% ▼ 95% below avg
College Grads47.4% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 60% above avg
HS Graduate49 (22.8%)
Some College22 (10.2%)
Associates42 (19.5%)
Bachelors37 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree65 (30.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.8%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 30.2%Edu
HS Grad22.8%
Some College10.2%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate30.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.6%Renter: 29.4%Tenure
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–100k
22%
$100k–150k
19%
$150k–200k
4%
$200k–300k
5%
$300k–500k
30%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,500 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019
Median Rent$666/mo ↑ 17% since 2019
Total Units172
Vacant Units36
Avg HH Size2.68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–50k
18%
$50k–75k
27%
$75k–100k
3%
$100k–150k
17%
$150k–200k
4%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%

Summary

Total Units172
Vacant36
Owner Occupied70.6%
Renter Occupied29.4%
Avg HH Size2.68
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 50528 is in Cylinder, IA, in Palo Alto County.
ZIP code 50528 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 50528 is in Palo Alto County, IA.
ZIP 50528 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 50528 is 365 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 50528 is $87,500 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 50528

ZIP code 50528 is located in Cylinder, Iowa, within Palo Alto County. With a population of 365, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.2 years. Economically, 50528 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,500 is near the national average.

Renters can expect to pay around $666 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 50528 is primarily White (97.26%). Residents are well-educated — 47.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.6%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 50528 stands at 7.9%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.

Overall, ZIP code 50528 in Cylinder, IA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.