Ringgold County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
4,639
population (2021)
-9.6%
pop change since 2010
19159
FIPS code
Ringgold County ZIP code map
About Ringgold County
Ringgold County is located in Iowa and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 4,639 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.6% from 5,131 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Ringgold County is 19159.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 4,639 |
| 2010 population | 5,131 |
| Change | -9.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19159 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Ringgold County
ZIP codes for Ringgold County, IA (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50074 | Ellston | Ringgold | View map |
| 50133 | Kellerton | Ringgold | View map |
| 50835 | Benton | Ringgold | View map |
| 50845 | Diagonal | Ringgold | View map |
| 50854 | Mount Ayr | Ringgold | View map |
| 50860 | Redding | Ringgold | View map |
| 50863 | Tingley | Ringgold | View map |
Demographics & statistics
4,293
Population
44.1
Median age
$69,623
Median household income
$33,440
Per capita income
$151,986
Median home value
$410
Median monthly rent
79.9%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
2,108
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
139
Under 5
124
108
5–9
96
164
10–14
146
178
15–19
158
119
20–24
106
207
25–34
184
234
35–44
208
218
45–54
195
161
55–59
144
192
60–64
172
296
65–74
263
152
75–84
136
102
85+
91
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 994 | 16.4% |
| 18 and over | 3,299 | 83.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,040 | 27.4% |
| Median age | 44.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.4%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Other race
2.1%
Black or African American
0.1%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,065 | 92.4% |
| Two or more races | 126 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 105 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 92 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
0.9%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
11.1%
$35k–$50k
16.9%
$50k–$75k
21.8%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $69,623 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.3%
$50k–$100k
19.9%
$100k–$150k
11.0%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k–$300k
21.6%
$300k–$500k
11.9%
$500k–$1M
4.9%
$1M+
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,986 |
| Median rent / month | $410 |
| Owner occupied | 79.9% |
| Renter occupied | 20.1% |
| Vacant | 26.8% |
| Single-family detached | 90.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 43.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% |
| 3 or more | 39.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.4% |
| Electricity | 32.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 41.7% |
| Fuel oil | 2.4% |
| Wood | 5.9% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 901 | 55.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 74 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 363 | 24.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 375 | 15.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 490 | 20.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 594 | 36.6% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.1% | 13.9% |
| Married | 57.2% | 67.1% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 14.0% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
42.8%
Some college, no degree
19.9%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 81 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 101 | 12.3% |
| Elementary school | 362 | 27.4% |
| High school | 257 | 43.2% |
| College / grad school | 85 | 11.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Agriculture & mining
17.4%
Construction
14.9%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Professional & management
10.3%
Retail trade
8.3%
Other services
3.3%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Public administration
2.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.5% |
| Service | 11.2% |
| Sales & office | 10.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.4% |
| Government | 9.2% |
| Self-employed | 17.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.9% |
| Carpool | 4.2% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 12.5% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.4 |
Poverty
All people
5.3%
Under 18 years
6.5%
18 and over
4.4%
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
3.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.1% |
| Retirement income | 26.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.0% |
| High cholesterol | 36.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 8.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 66.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 235 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 49.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.9% |
| Public insurance | 45.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,030 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 37 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,244 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 4,230 | 99.4% |
| Born in different state | 3,224 | 72.9% |
| Foreign born | 14 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 49 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 22 | 7.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 757 | 17.6% |
| Italian | 399 | 9.3% |
| Arab | 387 | 9% |
| English | 132 | 3.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 43 | 1% |
| Dutch | 24 | 0.6% |
| German | 7 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.7% |
| Internet access | 88.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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