| ZIP Code | 50835 |
|---|---|
| City | Benton |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Ringgold County |
| Area Code | 641 |
| Elevation | 1,197 ft |
| Latitude | 40.706376 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.375545 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 19159 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.1 yrs ↓ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.61 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.1% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 30 (52.6%) |
| Some College | 3 (5.3%) |
| Associates | 8 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 1 (1.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15 (26.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,500 ▼ 25% below avg ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 44 |
| Vacant Units | 6 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 44 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 6 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.61 |
ZIP code 50835 is located in Benton, Iowa, within Ringgold County. With a population of 61, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.1 years. Economically, 50835 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,500 is below the national average.
The population of 50835 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Household income has declined by 8% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 53%.
Overall, ZIP code 50835 in Benton, IA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a mature community.