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Adams County
Corning, IA
50841
50841 ZIP Code — Corning, IA
Adams County, Iowa
ZIP code 50841 is located in
Corning ,
Iowa ,
within Adams County .
It covers approximately 228.38 square miles and serves a population of
2,379 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 641 .
About ZIP code 50841
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($64,583) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 50841 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,379
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
228.38 sq mi
Water area
1.84 sq mi
Latitude
41.0219
Longitude
-94.7566
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
641
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.7%
47.2%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
36.3%
36.7%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
11.6%
13.4%
21.5%
Over $200k
3.3%
2.7%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$64,583
Median household income
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 482 20.3% 18 and over 1,897 79.7% 65 and over 625 26.3% Median age 43.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Black or African American
0.5%
Group Count % White 2,250 92.7% Two or more races 84 3.5% Hispanic or Latino 49 2% Other race 18 0.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 16 0.7% Black or African American 11 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.7%
47.2%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
36.3%
36.7%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
11.6%
13.4%
21.5%
Over $200k
3.3%
2.7%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.9% $10k–$15k 6.8% $15k–$25k 7.3% $25k–$35k 9.6% $35k–$50k 11.7% $50k–$75k 15.1% $75k–$100k 19.3% $100k–$150k 11.8% $150k–$200k 5.0% $200k+ 7.5% Median income $64,583
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $97,200 Median rent / month $753 Owner occupied 76.4% Renter occupied 23.6% Vacant 23.2% Single-family detached 85.7% Large apartment buildings 0.4% Mobile homes 5.3% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.29
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.3% 2010–2019 3.3% 2000–2009 5.7% 1990–1999 5.0% 1980–1989 7.9% 1970–1979 7.6% 1960–1969 10.4% 1950–1959 8.8% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 45.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.4% 1 bedroom 8.5% 2 bedrooms 19.3% 3 bedrooms 48.2% 4 bedrooms 14.4% 5+ bedrooms 9.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.6% 1 vehicle 29.5% 2 vehicles 31.2% 3 or more 33.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 45.4% Electricity 30.0% Propane / LP gas 21.4% Fuel oil 0.5% Wood 0.8% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 456 44.1% Cohabiting couple 60 5.8% Male householder, no spouse 250 24.2% Female householder, no spouse 268 25.9% Households with children under 18 282 27.3% Households with seniors (65+) 420 40.6% Average household size 2.20
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.5% 15.3% Married 50.2% 48.2% Separated 0.8% 0.8% Widowed 3.3% 15.6% Divorced 17.2% 20.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.4% Bachelor's or higher 22.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 3.8% Kindergarten 40 8.1% Elementary school 230 46.5% High school 115 23.2% College / grad school 91 18.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.0%
Agriculture & mining
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Professional & management
3.7%
Public administration
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.1% Service 21.6% Sales & office 13.8% Natural resources & construction 5.4% Production & transportation 25.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.6% Government 22.0% Self-employed 10.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.4% Carpool 10.2% Public transit 1.0% Walk 2.3% Work from home 8.0% Other means 0.2% Avg commute (minutes) 20.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
5.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.7% Retirement income 17.6% Supplemental Security 5.8% Cash public assistance 2.4% Food stamps / SNAP 12.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.6% High blood pressure 37.5% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 28.4% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.8% Binge drinking 19.3% No physical activity 26.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.5% Depression 17.5% Fair or poor health 14.3% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 10.8% No health insurance 9.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.1% Visited dentist 65.0% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 14.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 162 8.5%
Disability % Any disability 15.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 13.5% 65 and over 33.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 75.2% Public insurance 43.3% No insurance 2.1% Uninsured under 19 0.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,253 94.7% Spanish 8 0.4% Other Indo-European 4 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 4 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,365 99.4% Born in same state 2,365 99.4% Born in different state 1,813 76.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 14 0.6% Not a US citizen 4 28.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 305 12.8% Italian 303 12.7% Arab 183 7.7%
Ancestry Count % Polish 69 2.9% English 21 0.9% Dutch 16 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.5% Internet access 89.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50841
What city is ZIP code 50841 in?
ZIP code 50841 is primarily assigned to Corning, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50841 in?
ZIP code 50841 falls within Adams County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 50841 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 50841 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 50841 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 50841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50841?
The median home value in ZIP code 50841 is $97,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 50841?
ZIP code 50841 has an estimated population of 2,379 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 50841 in?
ZIP code 50841 observes the CST timezone.
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