50246 ZIP Code — Stanhope, IA
Hamilton County, Iowa
ZIP code 50246 is located in Stanhope, Iowa, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 41.03 square miles and serves a population of 716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
About ZIP code 50246
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 $112,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
The gap between median ($61,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
716
population
41.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50246 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50246
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50246. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Stanhope | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50130 Jewell (4.5 mi)
50249 Stratford (7.1 mi)
50132 Kamrar (8 mi)
50248 Story City (10.4 mi)
50595 Webster City (10.5 mi)
50075 Ellsworth (11.2 mi)
50530 Dayton (14.5 mi)
50105 Gilbert (14.6 mi)
50557 Lehigh (14.6 mi)
50036 Boone (15.1 mi)
50034 Blairsburg (15.9 mi)
50014 Ames (16.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 716 |
| Population density | 17 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 41.03 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2966 |
| Longitude | -93.7669 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 515 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.6% | 41.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.3% | 38.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 17.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
716
Population
17
People per sq mi
40.5
Median age
$61,250
Median household income
$39,508
Per capita income
$112,900
Median home value
$499
Median monthly rent
73.4%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
243
Housing units
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
20
Under 5
20
22
5–9
21
32
10–14
31
19
15–19
18
20
20–24
20
40
25–34
40
50
35–44
49
28
45–54
27
26
55–59
25
58
60–64
57
28
65–74
28
10
75–84
10
9
85+
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 170 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 546 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 93 | 13.0% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.6%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Other race
0.9%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 673 | 90.6% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.6% | 41.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.3% | 38.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 17.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
9.0%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
4.1%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k+
10.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.4% |
| $200k+ | 10.0% |
| Median income | $61,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.9%
$50k–$100k
33.8%
$100k–$150k
27.2%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k–$300k
12.7%
$300k–$500k
5.2%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,900 |
| Median rent / month | $499 |
| Owner occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter occupied | 26.6% |
| Vacant | 9.4% |
| Single-family detached | 85.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 50.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% |
| 3 or more | 29.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.3% |
| Electricity | 16.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 33.1% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 146 | 50.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 10 | 3.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 58 | 20.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 76 | 26.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 75 | 25.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 73 | 25.2% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.8% | 25.9% |
| Married | 57.4% | 56.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
42.8%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Associate's degree
13.6%
Bachelor's degree
12.8%
Graduate / professional
3.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 8 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 7.4% |
| Elementary school | 88 | 54.3% |
| High school | 30 | 18.5% |
| College / grad school | 24 | 14.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Retail trade
15.0%
Manufacturing
13.2%
Wholesale trade
11.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Construction
5.8%
Other services
5.0%
Professional & management
4.5%
Public administration
4.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.3% |
| Service | 11.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.2% |
| Production & transportation | 23.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.2% |
| Government | 15.5% |
| Self-employed | 10.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.7% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 8.9% |
| Work from home | 6.5% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
7.1%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| High blood pressure | 35.1% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 20.8% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.5% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 29 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.6% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 36.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.2% |
| Public insurance | 30.5% |
| No insurance | 8.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 676 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 5 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 711 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 704 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 610 | 85.2% |
| Foreign born | 7 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 179 | 25% |
| Italian | 67 | 9.4% |
| French | 59 | 8.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 13 | 1.8% |
| Arab | 10 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 9 | 1.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 92.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50246
What city is ZIP code 50246 in?
ZIP code 50246 is primarily assigned to Stanhope, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50246 in?
ZIP code 50246 falls within Hamilton County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50246?
The median home value in ZIP code 50246 is $112,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 50246?
ZIP code 50246 has an estimated population of 716 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50246?
The median household income in ZIP code 50246 is $61,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50246 in?
ZIP code 50246 observes the CST timezone.