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ZIP Code 50859 has segments in 2 Counties (Adair, Adams).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 676 (100%) |
| Population Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 3 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $76,875 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,927 |
| Median Home Value | $163,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 274 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 234 (85.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 36 (13.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4 (1.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 270 |
| Average Household Size | 2.50 |
| Family Households | 214 (79.3%) |
The table below compares 50859 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 25101 | 26th |
| Population Density | # 28687 | 15th |
| Median Household Income | # 14316 | 58th |
| Per Capita Income | # 10644 | 68th |
| Diversity Index | # 30634 | 9th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
