PlainZIP

Shannon City, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50861

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

274
2/sq mi
$63,125
Median income
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50861 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50861 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shannon City, Union County, Iowa, home to just 274 residents across 114.2 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 50861 reports a modest median household income of $63,125 (18% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $40,834. Local economic indicators show a 3.2% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at -, median rent at $950 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 50861, plus 5 more within Union County, give a clearer read than the 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 50861, Shannon City, 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

274

Population

114.2

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 50861?

46.6

Median Age

55.0%

Male

45.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
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 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$63,125

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$40,834

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 50861 ranks nationally

Shannon City, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,125 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

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

What does housing look like?

159

Total Housing Units

132

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$950

Median Rent

1943

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 50861, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $304,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$304K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 100.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 50861 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 50861 ranks #4 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 50861 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 50861 ranks #3 of 4 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
50863 Tingley, IA 293 6.6 mi
50830 Afton, IA 1,743 8.7 mi
50845 Diagonal, IA 811 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

50801 standard
Creston, IA
Pop: 9,590
50830 standard
Afton, IA
Pop: 1,743
50149 standard
Lorimor, IA
Pop: 964
50254 standard
Thayer, IA
Pop: 282
50842 standard
Cromwell, IA
Pop: 105

Related Areas

Union County Shannon City, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50861 in? ▼
ZIP code 50861 (Shannon City) is located in Union County, Iowa. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50861? ▼
ZIP code 50861 in Shannon City, IA has a population of 274 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50861? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50861 is $63,125, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50861? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50861 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50861? ▼
ZIP code 50861 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50861? ▼
In ZIP code 50861, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 50861? ▼
In ZIP code 50861, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50861? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50861 is 3.2% 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.