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Atlantic, IA

City in Cass County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50022.

Population

6,763

Land area

8.3sq mi

People per sq mi

816

ZIP codes

1

Atlantic and its ZIP codes

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Atlantic at a glance

  • Atlantic is about 14 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 61st among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
  • The median household income is $61,141, 19% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,900 (28% below Iowa) and median rent is $764 a month.

Local data for Atlantic, IA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Atlantic, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$61,141

Poverty rate

17.4%

Median home value

$149,900

Median rent

$764/mo

Homeownership

62.6%

Bachelor's or higher

23.0%

Median age

43.5

Average commute

10.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,802), Irish Americans (727), Mexican Americans (183).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Atlantic.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,232

5,700 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$65,270

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$97M

FY 2026, $7,388 per person

PPP loans

$26.7M

513 loans, 3,074 jobs reported

Cass County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Atlantic, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.5%
  • Carpooled4.4%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked3.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
  • Worked from home10.2%

Average one-way commute: 10.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Atlantic, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

642

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

19

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 10°F

37.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Atlantic, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.3%

U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts

Diabetes

14.4%

U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts

Smoking

18.3%

U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.0%

U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts

ZIP codes in Atlantic

1 in or overlapping Atlantic. Population shown

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Cities near Atlantic

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MarneCity6.2 mi0.6
WiotaCity6.5 mi0.3
LewisCity7.3 mi0.5
BraytonCity11 mi0.4
CumberlandCity11 mi0.6
WalnutCity12 mi2.2
GriswoldCity13 mi0.6
AnitaCity13 mi1.8
Elk HornCity14 mi0.7
ExiraCity15 mi0.9
MassenaCity16 mi0.7
KimballtonCity16 mi0.8
GrantCity18 mi0.7
AvocaCity18 mi2.4
HancockCity18 mi0.7
JacksonvilleCensus-designated place19 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Atlantic, IA in?
Atlantic is in Cass County, Iowa.
What ZIP codes are in Atlantic, IA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Atlantic include 50022.
What is the population of Atlantic, IA?
About 6,763 people live in Atlantic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Atlantic?
Nearby places include Marne (6.2 mi), Wiota (6.5 mi), Lewis (7.3 mi), Brayton (11 mi), Cumberland (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023