50845 ZIP Code, Diagonal, IA
50845 is a ZIP code in Diagonal, Iowa — mostly in Ringgold County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Union County. It covers 112 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50840, 50835 and 50861. 831 people live here in 305 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $66,563, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Diagonal, IA
- County: Ringgold County
- Land area: 112 sq mi
- Population: 831
- Median household income: $66,563
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 831 |
| Households | 305 |
| Median household income | $66,563 |
| Income per person | $29,613 |
| Median age | 42.3 |
| Homeowners | 82.6% |
| Median home value | $100,000 |
| Median rent | $750 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 37.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% |
| Broadband internet | 89.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.7% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 11.5% |
| $25–35K | 6.9% |
| $35–50K | 5.9% |
| $50–75K | 26.9% |
| $75–100K | 21.3% |
| $100–150K | 14.4% |
| $150–200K | 6.6% |
| $200K+ | 2.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.1% |
| 10–19 | 13.7% |
| 20–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–44 | 9.3% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 7.8% |
| 65–74 | 13.7% |
| 75+ | 14.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.8% |
| Owned outright | 34.4% |
| Rented | 13.8% |
| Vacant | 12.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.1% |
| 5–19 units | 0.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 14.0% |
Businesses in 50845
10 business establishments with 33 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50840 — Clearfield city, IA (7 mi)
- 50835 — Benton city, IA (7.6 mi)
- 50861 — Shannon City city, IA (8.2 mi)
- 50863 — Tingley city, IA (9.5 mi)
- 50831 — Arispe city, IA (11.6 mi)
- 50851 — Lenox city, IA (11.6 mi)
- 50854 — Mount Ayr city, IA (11.9 mi)
- 50860 — Redding city, IA (13.7 mi)
Areas that include 50845
- Diagonal, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ringgold County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Mail every home in 50845
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50845, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50845 in?
- 50845 is a Diagonal, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50845 in?
- 50845 is mostly in Ringgold County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Union County.
- What is the population of 50845?
- About 831 people (±130), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 787.
- What is the median household income in 50845?
- $66,563 (±$19,817), 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 50845?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50845 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50845?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50840 (7 mi, Clearfield), 50835 (7.6 mi, Benton), 50861 (8.2 mi, Shannon City), 50863 (9.5 mi, Tingley), 50831 (11.6 mi, Arispe) and 50851 (11.6 mi, Lenox).
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