50846 ZIP Code — Fontanelle, IA
Adair County, Iowa
ZIP code 50846 is located in Fontanelle, Iowa, within Adair County. It covers approximately 95.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,149 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 50846
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 $82,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
The gap between median ($66,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,149
population
95.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50846 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50846
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50846. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fontanelle | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50837 Bridgewater (6.3 mi)
50858 Orient (8.4 mi)
50849 Greenfield (8.7 mi)
50853 Massena (10.8 mi)
50274 Wiota (14.1 mi)
50859 Prescott (15.3 mi)
50020 Anita (15.4 mi)
50048 Casey (15.8 mi)
50164 Menlo (16.5 mi)
50002 Adair (16.6 mi)
50843 Cumberland (16.7 mi)
50801 Creston (17.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,149 |
| Population density | 12 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 95.44 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.2876 |
| Longitude | -94.5602 |
| 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 | 42.7% | 46.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 47.4% | 33.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.5% | 17.0% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.4% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
1,149
Population
12
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$66,500
Median household income
$41,618
Per capita income
$82,200
Median home value
$761
Median monthly rent
70.9%
Home ownership
3.8%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
419
Housing units
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
45
Under 5
44
20
5–9
19
43
10–14
42
25
15–19
24
16
20–24
15
113
25–34
111
95
35–44
93
63
45–54
61
24
55–59
24
31
60–64
30
56
65–74
55
29
75–84
28
22
85+
21
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 248 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 901 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 211 | 18.4% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.4%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian
0.8%
Black or African American
0.5%
Hispanic or Latino
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,109 | 96.4% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.7% | 46.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 47.4% | 33.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.5% | 17.0% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.4% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
21.5%
$50k–$75k
19.0%
$75k–$100k
18.6%
$100k–$150k
10.7%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
8.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 21.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.9% |
| Median income | $66,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
24.6%
$50k–$100k
44.9%
$100k–$150k
8.9%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k–$300k
6.9%
$300k–$500k
0.6%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
3.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,200 |
| Median rent / month | $761 |
| Owner occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter occupied | 29.1% |
| Vacant | 12.3% |
| Single-family detached | 85.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.16 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% |
| 3 or more | 41.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.8% |
| Electricity | 18.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 29.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 3.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 264 | 53.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 48 | 9.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 78 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 104 | 21.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 143 | 28.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 132 | 26.7% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.9% | 21.2% |
| Married | 60.1% | 53.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 18.4% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
34.9%
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 8 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 92 | 50.8% |
| High school | 53 | 29.3% |
| College / grad school | 19 | 10.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
24.0%
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Manufacturing
18.8%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Retail trade
7.0%
Construction
5.9%
Professional & management
4.5%
Public administration
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Transportation & utilities
1.7%
Information
1.2%
Other services
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.2% |
| Service | 8.2% |
| Sales & office | 23.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.1% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.0% |
| Government | 15.6% |
| Self-employed | 9.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.6% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 2.7% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
3.8%
Under 18 years
5.7%
18 and over
3.2%
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
38.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.5% |
| Retirement income | 19.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 38.4% |
| High cholesterol | 37.1% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 29.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 8.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 26.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.9% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 59 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.6% |
| 18–64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 and over | 35.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.6% |
| Public insurance | 28.1% |
| No insurance | 3.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,060 | 92.3% |
| 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) | 1,140 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 1,140 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 1,017 | 88.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 4 | 44.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 97 | 8.4% |
| Polish | 85 | 7.4% |
| French | 85 | 7.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 62 | 5.4% |
| Dutch | 55 | 4.8% |
| English | 25 | 2.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.0% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50846
What city is ZIP code 50846 in?
ZIP code 50846 is primarily assigned to Fontanelle, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50846 in?
ZIP code 50846 falls within Adair County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50846?
The median home value in ZIP code 50846 is $82,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 50846?
ZIP code 50846 has an estimated population of 1,149 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50846?
The median household income in ZIP code 50846 is $66,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50846 in?
ZIP code 50846 observes the CST timezone.