Benton, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50835

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

92
2/sq mi
$58,125
Median income
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Benton pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50835 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50835 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.8 square miles in Benton, Ringgold County, Iowa. The area is home to 92 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 50835 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 50835 sits at $58,125 (24% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $34,154. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 62.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 50835 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ringgold County, so you can benchmark 50835 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50835, Benton, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

92

Population

43.8

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50835?

45.3

Median Age

63.8%

Male

36.2%

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?

$58,125

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$34,154

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50835 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,125 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 81.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

What does housing look like?

49

Total Housing Units

43

Occupied Units

6

Vacant Units

1.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.8%
Renter 37.2%

1945

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 50835 vs 50860 →

ZIP 50835 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 50835 ranks #5 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 50835 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 50835 ranks #4 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
50860 Redding, IA 474 6.0 mi
50845 Diagonal, IA 811 7.7 mi
50840 Clearfield, IA 560 8.4 mi
50836 Blockton, IA 457 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50835 in?
ZIP code 50835 (Benton) is located in Ringgold County, Iowa. Ringgold County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ringgold-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50835?
ZIP code 50835 in Benton, IA has a population of 92 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50835?
The median household income in ZIP 50835 is $58,125, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50835?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50835 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50835?
In ZIP code 50835, 81.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 50835?
In ZIP code 50835, approximately 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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