PlainZIP

Fontanelle, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50846

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

1,123
5/sq mi
$74,200
Median income
$108,800
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fontanelle pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50846 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50846 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fontanelle, Adair County, Iowa, home to just 1,123 residents across 238.9 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 50846 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,200 (3% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $48,788. Poverty here runs at 3.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.5%. Housing costs here run $108,800 for a typical home value (38% below the state average), with rent averaging $839 a month; 67.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 50846 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Adair County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 50846

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fontanelle, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50846.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 50846, Fontanelle, 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

1,123

Population

238.9

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 50846?

42.0

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$74,200

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$48,788

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50846 ranks nationally

Fontanelle, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,200 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

636

Total Housing Units

560

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$108,800

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$839

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 16 business establishments in ZIP 50846, employing approximately 123 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,292,000.

16

Businesses

123

Employees

$6.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 31.3%
Retail trade 3 18.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 18.8%

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 50846 vs 50837 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
50837 Bridgewater, IA 376 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adair County

50849 standard
Greenfield, IA
Pop: 2,740
50070 standard
Dexter, IA
Pop: 1,489
50002 standard
Adair, IA
Pop: 1,297
50858 standard
Orient, IA
Pop: 796
50837 standard
Bridgewater, IA
Pop: 376

Related Areas

Adair County Fontanelle, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50846 in? ▼
ZIP code 50846 (Fontanelle) is located in Adair County, Iowa. Adair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adair-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50846? ▼
ZIP code 50846 in Fontanelle, IA has a population of 1,123 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50846? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50846 is $74,200, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50846? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50846 is $108,800, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50846? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50846 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50846? ▼
ZIP code 50846 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 123 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50846? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50846 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50846? ▼
In ZIP code 50846, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 50846? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50846 is 24.7 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 50846? ▼
In ZIP code 50846, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50846? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50846 is 3.4% 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.