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Union County
Shannon City, IA
50861
50861 ZIP Code — Shannon City, IA
Union County, Iowa
ZIP code 50861 is located in
Shannon City ,
Iowa ,
within Union County .
It covers approximately 40.54 square miles and serves a population of
309 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 641 .
About ZIP code 50861
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 $89,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($82,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 2% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 50861 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
309
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
175
Geography
Land area
40.54 sq mi
Water area
0.23 sq mi
Latitude
40.9412
Longitude
-94.2429
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
641
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
30.8%
48.8%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
24.2%
31.4%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
28.3%
17.3%
21.5%
Over $200k
16.7%
2.5%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$82,500
Median household income
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 84 27.2% 18 and over 225 72.8% 65 and over 46 14.9% Median age 42.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
30.8%
48.8%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
24.2%
31.4%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
28.3%
17.3%
21.5%
Over $200k
16.7%
2.5%
5.0%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 1.5% $25k–$35k 16.2% $35k–$50k 15.4% $50k–$75k 10.0% $75k–$100k 17.7% $100k–$150k 19.2% $200k+ 20.0% Median income $82,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $89,000 Median rent / month $875 Owner occupied 86.2% Renter occupied 13.8% Vacant 9.1% Single-family detached 90.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.4% Median rooms 6.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.35
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 7.7% 1990–1999 6.3% 1980–1989 2.8% 1970–1979 14.0% 1960–1969 5.6% 1950–1959 16.8% 1940–1949 9.1% 1939 or earlier 37.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 35.0% 3 bedrooms 36.4% 4 bedrooms 26.6% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 27.7% 2 vehicles 14.6% 3 or more 57.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.8% Electricity 44.6% Propane / LP gas 46.9% Wood 3.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 74 56.9% Cohabiting couple 14 10.8% Male householder, no spouse 28 21.5% Female householder, no spouse 14 10.8% Households with children under 18 38 29.2% Households with seniors (65+) 32 24.6% Average household size 2.38
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 11.1% 18.4% Married 60.7% 68.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.7% 13.6% Divorced 24.4% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.7% Bachelor's or higher 15.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 4.2% Kindergarten 2 2.8% Elementary school 38 52.8% High school 29 40.3% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
34.6%
Education & healthcare
29.6%
Transportation & utilities
13.6%
Professional & management
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.2% Service 14.8% Sales & office 1.2% Natural resources & construction 22.8% Production & transportation 17.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 52.5% Government 22.2% Self-employed 22.2% Unpaid family workers 3.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.0% Carpool 0.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.8% Work from home 12.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 24.6% Retirement income 13.8% Supplemental Security 1.5% Cash public assistance 6.2% Food stamps / SNAP 8.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.2% High blood pressure 36.6% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 10.8% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 8.6% Arthritis 26.6% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 6.9% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.7% Binge drinking 20.5% No physical activity 23.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.2% Depression 15.9% Fair or poor health 12.4% Poor mental health 12.0% Poor physical health 9.5% No health insurance 8.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.1% Visited dentist 67.5% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 11.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 9 4.0%
Disability % Any disability 10.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 11.7% 65 and over 23.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 80.9% Public insurance 22.7% No insurance 10.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 295 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) 309 100.0% Born in same state 309 100.0% Born in different state 232 75.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 73 23.6% Dutch 21 6.8% Italian 19 6.1%
Ancestry Count % English 10 3.2% Arab 3 1% Polish 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.1% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50861
What city is ZIP code 50861 in?
ZIP code 50861 is primarily assigned to Shannon City, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50861 in?
ZIP code 50861 falls within Union County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 50861 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 50861 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50861?
The median home value in ZIP code 50861 is $89,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 50861?
ZIP code 50861 has an estimated population of 309 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50861?
The median household income in ZIP code 50861 is $82,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50861 in?
ZIP code 50861 observes the CST timezone.
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