Corning, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50841
Adams County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,824
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $66,875
- Median income Near-median income area
- $116,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Corning pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50841 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50841 covers 600.9 square miles in Corning, Adams County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,824 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50841 reports a modest median household income of $66,875 (13% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,809. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,700 (34% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $763; owner occupancy is 74.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Adams County, so 50841 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 50841
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corning, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50841.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 50841, Corning, 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
2,824
Population
600.9
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50841?
48.1
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$66,875
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$48,809
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50841 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Corning, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,875 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,346housing units
1,346
Total Housing Units
1,065
Occupied Units
281
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,700
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$763
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 89 business establishments in ZIP 50841, employing approximately 1,132 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,482,000.
89
Businesses
1,132
Employees
$47.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 9 | 10.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 6.7% |
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 50841 vs 50839 →
ZIP 50841 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50841
Corning (50841)
2,824 residents
- 50857 272
Nodaway (50857)
272 residents
- 50839 34
Carbon (50839)
34 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50841 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50841 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50841
Corning (50841)
$66,875 median income
- 50857
Nodaway (50857)
$63,500 median income
- 50839
Carbon (50839)
$48,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50841 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50841, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,824 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 50841 in?
ZIP code 50841 (Corning) is located in Adams County, Iowa. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50841?
ZIP code 50841 in Corning, IA has a population of 2,824 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50841?
The median household income in ZIP 50841 is $66,875, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50841?
The median home value in ZIP 50841 is $116,700, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50841?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50841 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50841?
ZIP code 50841 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 1,132 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50841?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50841 are: Retail trade (12), Health care and social assistance (11), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50841?
In ZIP code 50841, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 50841?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50841 is 18.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50841?
In ZIP code 50841, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50841?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50841 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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