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Grand River, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50108

Decatur County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

471
3/sq mi
$38,125
Median income
$46,300
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grand River pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50108 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50108 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand River, Decatur County, Iowa, home to just 471 residents across 188.4 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 50108 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,125 (50% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $21,781. Local economic indicators show a 24.5% poverty rate alongside 0.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $46,300 (74% below the state average), median rent at $614 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Decatur County, so you can benchmark 50108 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50108, Grand River, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

471

Population

188.4

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50108?

50.5

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$38,125

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$21,781

Per Capita Income

24.5%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50108 ranks nationally

Grand River, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$38,125 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

247

Total Housing Units

181

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$46,300

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

$614

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 50108, employing approximately 3 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,000.

4

Businesses

3

Employees

$36K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 50108 vs 50074 →

ZIP 50108 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50108 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 50108 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 50108 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
50074 Ellston, IA 334 6.5 mi
50262 Van Wert, IA 453 7.5 mi
50067 Decatur, IA 302 9.5 mi
50133 Kellerton, IA 567 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Decatur County

50140 standard
Lamoni, IA
Pop: 2,969
50144 standard
Leon, IA
Pop: 2,901
50065 standard
Davis City, IA
Pop: 583
50264 standard
Weldon, IA
Pop: 466
50262 standard
Van Wert, IA
Pop: 453
50103 standard
Garden Grove, IA
Pop: 452

Related Areas

Decatur County Grand River, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50108 in? ▼
ZIP code 50108 (Grand River) is located in Decatur County, Iowa. Decatur County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/decatur-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50108? ▼
ZIP code 50108 in Grand River, IA has a population of 471 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50108? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50108 is $38,125, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50108? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50108 is $46,300, which is 83% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50108? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50108 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50108? ▼
ZIP code 50108 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 3 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50108? ▼
In ZIP code 50108, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50108? ▼
In ZIP code 50108, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50108? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50108 is 24.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.