Zip code 50843: Cumberland, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 50843?

50843 is assigned to Cumberland, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 50843 in?

50843 is mostly in Cass County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 50843?

About 540 people live in 50843, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 50843?

The median household income in 50843 is $56,125.

Q: What zip codes are near 50843?

The closest zip codes to 50843 are 50853, 50847, 50837, 50274, 51544.

Residential delivery areaCass CountyCentral Time

Population

540

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$105K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$838/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

72 sq mi

8 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 50843

50843 is a rural zip code in Cumberland, Iowa (Cass County), covering 72 sq mi of land. About 540 people live here, or 8 per square mile. The median resident is 44 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,125 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $105,000, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $838 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 15.3 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and office and administrative support. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 50843 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers16.4%
94th
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%304th of 911 in IA
Poverty rate20.9%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%61st of 909 in IA
Residents under 1826.9%
86th
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%208th of 911 in IA
Median age44
82nd
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6372nd of 911 in IA
Homeownership rate76.9%
71st
U.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%635th of 909 in IA
Residents 65 and older18.9%
67th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%535th of 911 in IA
Government workers15.5%
63rd
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%307th of 911 in IA
Rent-burdened renters51.6%
53rd
U.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%156th of 882 in IA
Housing vacancy6.9%
52nd
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%582nd of 909 in IA
Foreign-born residents8.5%
45th
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%67th of 911 in IA
Veterans5.1%
40th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%667th of 911 in IA
Per capita income$28,777
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877829th of 911 in IA
Median household income$56,125
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059808th of 896 in IA
Diversity index22.2
15th
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4219th of 911 in IA
Median earnings per worker$37,411
15th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712829th of 910 in IA
Uninsured rate3.1%
13th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%512th of 911 in IA
Work from home6%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%633rd of 911 in IA
Median gross rent$838
9th
U.S. $1,413 · IA $972360th of 771 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher13.9%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%727th of 911 in IA
Unemployment rate2.2%
7th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%455th of 911 in IA
Median home value$105,000
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000758th of 881 in IA
Broadband access77.3%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%835th of 909 in IA
Average commute15.3 min
2nd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min846th of 902 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.345
2nd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444723rd of 908 in IA
Population540
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507659th of 911 in IA
Population density8/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi840th of 911 in IA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%646th of 911 in IA
Healthcare workers1.8%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%861st of 911 in IA

Measure	50843	Cass	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Self-employed workers	16.4%	13.4%	10.2%	10%	94th	304th of 911
Poverty rateWeakness	20.9%	14.3%	11.1%	12.5%	86th	61st of 909
Residents under 18	26.9%	23.2%	22.9%	22%	86th	208th of 911
Median age	44	43.5	38.6	38.9	82nd	372nd of 911
Homeownership rate	76.9%	71.6%	71.7%	65.2%	71st	635th of 909
Residents 65 and older	18.9%	23.4%	18.1%	17.2%	67th	535th of 911
Government workers	15.5%	15.5%	14.5%	14.5%	63rd	307th of 911
Rent-burdened renters	51.6%	48.9%	43.9%	51.1%	53rd	156th of 882
Housing vacancy	6.9%	8.6%	8.5%	10.1%	52nd	582nd of 909
Foreign-born residents	8.5%	0.9%	5.9%	14.1%	45th	67th of 911
Veterans	5.1%	6.4%	6.5%	6.2%	40th	667th of 911
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,777	$37,667	$40,877	$44,673	16th	829th of 911
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,125	$63,013	$75,059	$80,734	15th	808th of 896
Diversity index	22.2	12.5	31.4	61.4	15th	219th of 911
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,411	$41,340	$47,712	$49,666	15th	829th of 910
Uninsured rateStrength	3.1%	4.1%	5%	8.4%	13th	512th of 911
Work from home	6%	10%	11.3%	15.1%	12th	633rd of 911
Median gross rent	$838	$777	$972	$1,413	9th	360th of 771
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.9%	22.1%	31.4%	35.7%	7th	727th of 911
Unemployment rateStrength	2.2%	1.4%	3.6%	5.2%	7th	455th of 911
Median home value	$105,000	$150,300	$208,000	$332,700	3rd	758th of 881
Broadband accessWeakness	77.3%	83.9%	88.9%	91%	3rd	835th of 909
Average commuteStrength	15.3 min	15.1 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	2nd	846th of 902
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.345	0.465	0.444	0.483	2nd	723rd of 908
Population	540	13,096	3,210,507	334,922,499	1st	659th of 911
Population density	8/sq mi	23/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	840th of 911
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	2.9%	3.8%	1st	646th of 911
Healthcare workers	1.8%	8.9%	9.2%	9.7%	1st	861st of 911

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

24%

5–17

18–24

25–34

15%

35–44

15%

45–54

14%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

26.9%

65 and over

18.9%

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian7%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

22.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

8.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 229
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 55.5%
Married couples: 47.2%
Living alone: 39.7%
Veterans (of adults): 5.1%
Male / female: 64% / 36%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

40%

$75–100k

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

50843

$56,125

Cass Co.

$63,013

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,777

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.345

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

50843

$105,000

Cass Co.

$150,300

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

50843

$838

Cass Co.

$777

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

93%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

0.4%

Boat, RV, van

0.4%

Housing units: 246
Owner-occupied: 76.9%
Vacant: 6.9%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 32.3%
Home value to income: 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

94%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.5%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

27%

10–19

30%

20–29

32%

30–44

45–59

60+

0.5%

Average commute

15.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

24%

Construction and repair

17%

Office and admin

14%

Management

12%

Engineering and science

12%

Food service

Sales

Production

Business and finance

Healthcare

Farming, fishing and forestry

Education

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Industries

Construction

18%

Retail

18%

Agriculture and mining

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Information

Wholesale

Education

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Admin, support and management

0.9%

Other services

0.9%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Median earnings per worker

$37,411

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

16.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	50843	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$72,625	$74,888
Service	$4,375	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,563	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,071	$49,199
Production and transportation	$52,721	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

49%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
Households with broadband: 77.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.6%
No internet access: 22.3%
Without health insurance: 3.1%
Limited-English households: 3.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Cumberland
State: Iowa
County: Cass County
Center point: 41.2368° N, 94.8852° W
Land area: 72 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

50843 spans 2 counties

Cass County92% of land
Adams County8% of land

Zip codes near 50843

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
50853	Massena, IA	6.1 mi	716	$65,208	$169,100
50847	Grant, IA	8.3 mi	35	$68,125	$40,000
50837	Bridgewater, IA	10 mi	282	$63,000	$116,700
50274	Wiota, IA	10 mi	234	$71,667	$162,100
51544	Lewis, IA	13 mi	793	$48,313	$81,000
51535	Griswold, IA	13 mi	1,697	$76,371	$152,300
50839	Carbon, IA	13 mi	46	$48,750	—
51532	Elliott, IA	14 mi	644	$65,375	$99,400
50022	Atlantic, IA	14 mi	8,526	$63,125	$157,600
50020	Anita, IA	15 mi	1,197	$75,417	$154,600
50846	Fontanelle, IA	17 mi	1,276	$74,200	$108,800
50841	Corning, IA	17 mi	2,340	$66,875	$116,700

Questions about 50843

What city is zip code 50843?

50843 is assigned to Cumberland, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 50843 in?

50843 is mostly in Cass County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 50843?

About 540 people live in 50843, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 50843 in?

50843 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 50843?

The median household income in 50843 is $56,125.

What zip codes are near 50843?

The closest zip codes to 50843 are 50853, 50847, 50837, 50274, 51544.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50843, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.