City

Diagonal, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ringgold County  ·  Iowa

👥820Population
💰$70,781Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$104,300Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 1.8%Other: 8.2%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic1.8%
Other8.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
19%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
HS Graduate187 (39%)
Some College53 (11.1%)
Associates89 (18.6%)
Bachelors51 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree99 (20.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 39%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
HS Grad39.0%
Some College11.1%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.9%Renter: 10.1%Tenure
Owner89.9%
Renter10.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,781 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$104,300 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$838/mo
Total Housing Units314
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
73%
About Diagonal, IA

Diagonal is a city in Iowa, located in Ringgold County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 820 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Diagonal is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,781 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Diagonal is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $838 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Diagonal is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90%).

Diagonal, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Diagonal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50845 820 $70,781 $104,300 $838 3.4% 31.3% 89.9%