PlainZIP

Prescott, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50859

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

584
3/sq mi
$76,875
Median income
$163,500
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Prescott pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50859 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50859 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Prescott, Adams County, Iowa, home to just 584 residents across 208.6 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 50859 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,875 (0% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $42,927. Local economic indicators show a 5.8% poverty rate alongside 1.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $163,500 for a typical home value (7% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,000 a month; 86.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Adams County, letting you compare 50859 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 50859, Prescott, 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

584

Population

208.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50859?

46.2

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.7%
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 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$76,875

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$42,927

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50859 ranks nationally

Prescott, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,875 Top 42% higher than 58% 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

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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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

274

Total Housing Units

270

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$163,500

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,000

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 50859, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $402,000.

5

Businesses

8

Employees

$402K

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 50859 vs 50842 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
50842 Cromwell, IA 105 7.5 mi

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Pop: 2,824
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Pop: 272
50839 standard
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Pop: 34

Related Areas

Adams County Prescott, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50859 in? ▼
ZIP code 50859 (Prescott) 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 50859? ▼
ZIP code 50859 in Prescott, IA has a population of 584 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50859? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50859 is $76,875, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50859? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50859 is $163,500, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50859? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50859 is White at 98.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50859? ▼
ZIP code 50859 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50859? ▼
In ZIP code 50859, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 50859? ▼
In ZIP code 50859, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50859? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50859 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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