50845 ZIP Code — Diagonal, IA
Ringgold County, Iowa
ZIP code 50845 is located in Diagonal, Iowa, within Ringgold County. It covers approximately 111.86 square miles and serves a population of 814 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 50845
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 $106,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $68,523.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
814
population
111.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50845 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50845
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50845. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Diagonal | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50835 Benton (8.6 mi)
50861 Shannon City (8.8 mi)
50863 Tingley (9 mi)
50851 Lenox (9.9 mi)
50840 Clearfield (10 mi)
50854 Mount Ayr (12.3 mi)
50801 Creston (14.7 mi)
50862 Sharpsburg (15.1 mi)
50860 Redding (15.3 mi)
50836 Blockton (15.5 mi)
50830 Afton (16.2 mi)
50074 Ellston (16.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 814 |
| Population density | 7 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 159 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 111.86 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.51 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8480 |
| Longitude | -94.3571 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 641 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.8% | 47.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 47.1% | 33.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.7% | 16.8% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
814
Population
7
People per sq mi
43.6
Median age
$68,523
Median household income
$24,363
Per capita income
$106,800
Median home value
$839
Median monthly rent
82.6%
Home ownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
0.3%
Unemployment
250
Housing units
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
17
Under 5
19
23
5–9
25
32
10–14
35
36
15–19
39
29
20–24
32
29
25–34
33
34
35–44
38
53
45–54
58
11
55–59
12
19
60–64
20
46
65–74
50
27
75–84
30
32
85+
35
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 206 | 25.3% |
| 18 and over | 608 | 74.7% |
| 65 and over | 220 | 27.0% |
| Median age | 43.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.7%
Two or more races
9.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 738 | 89.7% |
| Two or more races | 76 | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.8% | 47.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 47.1% | 33.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.7% | 16.8% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
0.8%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
22.6%
$75k–$100k
24.5%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k+
0.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 24.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.9% |
| $200k+ | 0.4% |
| Median income | $68,523 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.2%
$50k–$100k
33.8%
$100k–$150k
12.3%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k–$300k
15.1%
$300k–$500k
11.4%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
$1M+
2.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,800 |
| Median rent / month | $839 |
| Owner occupied | 82.6% |
| Renter occupied | 17.4% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
| Single-family detached | 89.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 16.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.1% |
| 3 or more | 53.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.6% |
| Electricity | 18.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 69.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 3.0% |
| No fuel used | 2.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 162 | 61.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 26 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 38 | 14.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 39 | 14.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 111 | 41.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 59 | 22.3% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.7% | 22.5% |
| Married | 50.2% | 46.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 20.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
40.0%
Some college, no degree
25.6%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 13 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 77 | 37.2% |
| High school | 65 | 31.4% |
| College / grad school | 36 | 17.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.6%
Agriculture & mining
21.6%
Manufacturing
16.7%
Retail trade
12.6%
Construction
6.8%
Other services
4.7%
Professional & management
3.3%
Public administration
2.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Information
1.1%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.7% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 15.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.1% |
| Production & transportation | 14.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.8% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 20.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.0% |
| Carpool | 3.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Work from home | 18.3% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
Poverty
All people
14.9%
Under 18 years
28.7%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.3% |
| Retirement income | 11.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| High blood pressure | 36.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 28.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 8.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.4% |
| Depression | 16.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 67.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 42 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.3% |
| Under 18 | 1.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 and over | 31.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.8% |
| Public insurance | 33.6% |
| No insurance | 11.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 15.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 778 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 29 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 29 | 3.7% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 814 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 806 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 621 | 76.3% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 136 | 16.7% |
| Italian | 116 | 14.3% |
| Arab | 56 | 6.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 40 | 4.9% |
| Polish | 4 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.6% |
| Internet access | 89.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50845
What city is ZIP code 50845 in?
ZIP code 50845 is primarily assigned to Diagonal, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50845 in?
ZIP code 50845 falls within Ringgold County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 50845 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 50845 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 50845 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 50845 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50845?
The median home value in ZIP code 50845 is $106,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 50845?
ZIP code 50845 has an estimated population of 814 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 50845 in?
ZIP code 50845 observes the CST timezone.