50843 ZIP Code — Cumberland, IA

Cass County, Iowa

ZIP code 50843 is located in Cumberland, Iowa, within Cass County. It covers approximately 72.31 square miles and serves a population of 487 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 50843

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 $102,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $51,250. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50843 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

487

population

72.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cumberland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50853 Massena (5.9 mi) 50274 Wiota (9.5 mi) 50837 Bridgewater (10.6 mi) 51544 Lewis (12.6 mi) 51535 Griswold (12.8 mi) 50022 Atlantic (13.3 mi) 51532 Elliott (14.1 mi) 50020 Anita (15.3 mi) 50841 Corning (15.5 mi) 50846 Fontanelle (16.7 mi) 50864 Villisca (17.4 mi) 50859 Prescott (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	487
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	72.31 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.2295
Longitude	-94.8713
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	712

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.6%	46.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	34.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

487

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$51,250

Median household income

$24,774

Per capita income

$102,900

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

74.9%

Home ownership

26.3%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

172

Housing units

7.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	141	29.0%
18 and over	346	71.0%
65 and over	97	19.9%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	468	96.1%
Two or more races	19	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.6%	46.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	34.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 30.6%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	30.6%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
Median income	$51,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 34.8%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$500k–$1M 11.0%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,900
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	74.9%
Renter occupied	25.1%
Vacant	3.5%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	4.8%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	16.3%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	50.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	31.7%
4 bedrooms	31.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	39.7%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.9%
Electricity	7.8%
Propane / LP gas	39.3%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	37.4%
Cohabiting couple	20	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	82	37.4%
Female householder, no spouse	35	16.0%
Households with children under 18	61	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	38.4%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.6%	16.4%
Married	37.8%	54.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.9%	17.1%
Divorced	14.7%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	10.6%
Kindergarten	15	9.9%
Elementary school	73	48.3%
High school	35	23.2%
College / grad school	12	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.7%

Agriculture & mining 15.1%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Construction 10.8%

Education & healthcare 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Professional & management 3.8%

Information 2.4%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	8.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	34.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 26.3%

Under 18 years 44.7%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 12.2%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	56.1%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	465	95.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	487	100.0%
Born in same state	487	100.0%
Born in different state	374	76.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	57	11.7%
Arab	35	7.2%
Polish	11	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	7	1.4%
French	6	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	78.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50843

What city is ZIP code 50843 in?

ZIP code 50843 is primarily assigned to Cumberland, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50843 in?

ZIP code 50843 falls within Cass County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50843?

26% of residents in ZIP code 50843 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50843?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 50843 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 50843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50843?

The median home value in ZIP code 50843 is $102,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 50843 in?

ZIP code 50843 observes the CST timezone.