50843 ZIP Code, Cumberland, IA
50843 is a ZIP code in Cumberland, Iowa — mostly in Cass County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Adams County. It covers 72 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50853, 50847 and 50837. 540 people live here in 229 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $56,125, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Cumberland, IA
- County: Cass County
- Land area: 72 sq mi
- Population: 540
- Median household income: $56,125
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 540 |
| Households | 229 |
| Median household income | $56,125 |
| Income per person | $28,777 |
| Median age | 44 |
| Homeowners | 76.9% |
| Median home value | $105,000 |
| Median rent | $838 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.9% |
| Broadband internet | 77.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.1% |
| $10–15K | 5.2% |
| $15–25K | 5.7% |
| $25–35K | 8.7% |
| $35–50K | 13.5% |
| $50–75K | 39.7% |
| $75–100K | 3.1% |
| $100–150K | 13.5% |
| $150–200K | 7.4% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.2% |
| 10–19 | 18.0% |
| 20–24 | 1.7% |
| 25–34 | 5.0% |
| 35–44 | 15.2% |
| 45–54 | 15.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.7% |
| 65–74 | 13.3% |
| 75+ | 5.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.4% |
| Owned outright | 39.3% |
| Rented | 21.5% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 93.5% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 5.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.8% |
Businesses in 50843
10 business establishments with 33 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50853 — Massena city, IA (6.1 mi)
- 50847 — Grant city, IA (8.3 mi)
- 50837 — Bridgewater city, IA (10.1 mi)
- 50274 — Wiota city, IA (10.2 mi)
- 51544 — Lewis city, IA (12.5 mi)
- 51535 — Griswold city, IA (12.6 mi)
- 50839 — Carbon city, IA (13.4 mi)
- 51532 — Elliott city, IA (13.5 mi)
Areas that include 50843
- Cumberland, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cass County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50843, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50843 in?
- 50843 is a Cumberland, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50843 in?
- 50843 is mostly in Cass County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Adams County.
- What is the population of 50843?
- About 540 people (±150), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 537.
- What is the median household income in 50843?
- $56,125 (±$5,664), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 50843?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50843 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50843?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50853 (6.1 mi, Massena), 50847 (8.3 mi, Grant), 50837 (10.1 mi, Bridgewater), 50274 (10.2 mi, Wiota), 51544 (12.5 mi, Lewis) and 51535 (12.6 mi, Griswold).
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