Adams County, IA ZIP Codes
7 ZIP codes cover all or part of Adams County, Iowa: 50801, 50841, 50851, 50859, 50837, 50857 and 50839. The Census Bureau counts 3,622 residents in the county, with a median household income of $71,875 and a median home value of $131,600. Median household income ranges from $58,015 in 50801 to $70,926 in 50851. Its largest communities include Corning, Prescott, Nodaway and Carbon.
Adams County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,622 |
| Households | 1,540 |
| Median household income | $71,875 |
| Median home value | $131,600 |
| Median age | 46.3 |
| Median rent | $893 |
All 7 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 14,727 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 6,395 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $58,015 (50801) to $70,926 (50851) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $61,503 |
| Homeowners | 72.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | not loaded yet |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Adams County: 50851 ($70,926)
- Most residents: 50801 (9,034 people)
- Highest homeownership: 50851 (78.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 50851 (35.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 50801 (13.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 50801 (39.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 50801 ($124,900)
Every ZIP code in Adams County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50801 | Creston | 9,034 | 3,964 | $58,015 | $124,900 | 68.8% | 26.3% | 13.8% | — | — | 21% of its land |
| 50841 | Corning | 2,340 | 1,065 | $66,875 | $116,700 | 74.7% | 24.1% | 13.2% | — | — | 89% of its land |
| 50851 | Lenox | 2,193 | 860 | $70,926 | $121,000 | 78.5% | 35.2% | 5.1% | — | — | 34% of its land |
| 50859 | Prescott | 676 | 270 | $76,875 | $163,500 | 86.7% | 27.8% | 4.9% | — | — | 95% of its land |
| 50837 | Bridgewater | 282 | 136 | $63,000 | $116,700 | 95.6% | 29.4% | 3.2% | — | — | 13% of its land |
| 50857 | Nodaway | 156 | 72 | $63,500 | $163,300 | 94.4% | 8.3% | 4.5% | — | — | 73% of its land |
| 50839 | Carbon | 46 | 28 | $48,750 | — | 82.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Adams County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Corning — 1,567 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Prescott — 213 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Nodaway — 73 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Carbon — 46 residents · 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Adams County, IA?
- 50801, 50841, 50851, 50859, 50837, 50857 and 50839. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Adams County?
- 3,622 residents in 1,540 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Adams County?
- $71,875 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $58,015 (50801) to $70,926 (50851).
- Which Adams County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 50851, at $70,926, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
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