Zip code 50858: Orient, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 50858?

50858 is assigned to Orient, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 50858 in?

50858 is in Adair County, Iowa.

Q: What is the population of 50858?

About 848 people live in 50858, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 50858?

The median household income in 50858 is $71,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 50858?

The closest zip codes to 50858 are 50849, 50801, 50155, 50846, 50842.

Residential delivery areaAdair CountyCentral Time

Population

848

Median household income

$71K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$150K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,347/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

80 sq mi

11 people/sq mi

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

About 50858

50858 is a rural zip code in Orient, Iowa (Adair County), covering 80 sq mi of land. About 848 people live here, or 11 per square mile. The median resident is 42.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $71,250 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $150,000, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,347 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing. 25% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 50858 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers25%
99th
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%85th of 911 in IA
Unemployment rate13.9%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%14th of 911 in IA
Residents 65 and older25.1%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%221st of 911 in IA
Homeownership rate83.6%
86th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%386th of 909 in IA
Housing vacancy14.5%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%195th of 909 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.472
77th
U.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444117th of 908 in IA
Residents under 1825.2%
76th
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%297th of 911 in IA
Poverty rate16%
73rd
U.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%142nd of 909 in IA
Median age42.1
72nd
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6478th of 911 in IA
Veterans6.8%
63rd
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%451st of 911 in IA
Per capita income$38,828
46th
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877429th of 911 in IA
Median gross rent$1,347
46th
U.S. $1,413 · IA $97223rd of 771 in IA
Government workers12.9%
43rd
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%469th of 911 in IA
Median earnings per worker$44,643
39th
U.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712586th of 910 in IA
Median household income$71,250
38th
U.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059524th of 896 in IA
Work from home9.3%
30th
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%422nd of 911 in IA
Average commute22 min
23rd
U.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min512th of 902 in IA
Healthcare workers7.1%
16th
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%575th of 911 in IA
Broadband access84.5%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%669th of 909 in IA
Median home value$150,000
9th
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000534th of 881 in IA
Diversity index14.5
7th
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4397th of 911 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher10.9%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%798th of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate1.5%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%737th of 911 in IA
Population848
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507514th of 911 in IA
Population density11/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi744th of 911 in IA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%691st of 911 in IA
Rent-burdened renters12.8%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%726th of 882 in IA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%607th of 911 in IA

Measure	50858	Adair	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Self-employed workers	25%	16.8%	10.2%	10%	99th	85th of 911
Unemployment rateWeakness	13.9%	4%	3.6%	5.2%	98th	14th of 911
Residents 65 and older	25.1%	22.6%	18.1%	17.2%	92nd	221st of 911
Homeownership rateStrength	83.6%	73.9%	71.7%	65.2%	86th	386th of 909
Housing vacancy	14.5%	9.3%	8.5%	10.1%	85th	195th of 909
Income inequality (Gini)	0.472	0.460	0.444	0.483	77th	117th of 908
Residents under 18	25.2%	22.9%	22.9%	22%	76th	297th of 911
Poverty rate	16%	9.5%	11.1%	12.5%	73rd	142nd of 909
Median age	42.1	42.4	38.6	38.9	72nd	478th of 911
Veterans	6.8%	6.7%	6.5%	6.2%	63rd	451st of 911
Per capita income	$38,828	$41,750	$40,877	$44,673	46th	429th of 911
Median gross rent	$1,347	$799	$972	$1,413	46th	23rd of 771
Government workers	12.9%	14.6%	14.5%	14.5%	43rd	469th of 911
Median earnings per worker	$44,643	$46,161	$47,712	$49,666	39th	586th of 910
Median household income	$71,250	$68,092	$75,059	$80,734	38th	524th of 896
Work from home	9.3%	11.2%	11.3%	15.1%	30th	422nd of 911
Average commute	22 min	20.4 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	23rd	512th of 902
Healthcare workers	7.1%	7.4%	9.2%	9.7%	16th	575th of 911
Broadband accessWeakness	84.5%	84.3%	88.9%	91%	11th	669th of 909
Median home value	$150,000	$160,400	$208,000	$332,700	9th	534th of 881
Diversity index	14.5	13.3	31.4	61.4	7th	397th of 911
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.9%	19.9%	31.4%	35.7%	3rd	798th of 911
Uninsured rateStrength	1.5%	5.3%	5%	8.4%	3rd	737th of 911
Population	848	7,460	3,210,507	334,922,499	1st	514th of 911
Population density	11/sq mi	13/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	744th of 911
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.6%	5.9%	14.1%	1st	691st of 911
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	12.8%	33.2%	43.9%	51.1%	1st	726th of 882
Tech workers	0%	1%	2.9%	3.8%	1st	607th 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

21%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

14%

35–44

45–54

16%

55–64

15%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

42.1

Under 18

25.2%

65 and over

25.1%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other3%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

14.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.6%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 335
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 73.7%
Married couples: 62.1%
Living alone: 18.5%
Veterans (of adults): 6.8%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

50858

$71,250

Adair Co.

$68,092

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$38,828

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

17.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.472

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

50858

$150,000

Adair Co.

$160,400

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

50858

$1,347

Adair Co.

$799

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

96%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 392
Owner-occupied: 83.6%
Vacant: 14.5%
Median year built: 1962
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 12.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 10.3%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

28%

10–19

33%

20–29

16%

30–44

45–59

60+

15%

Average commute

22 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

13.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

22%

Construction and repair

15%

Production

13%

Education

10%

Office and admin

10%

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Sales

Business and finance

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

0.5%

Engineering and science

0.3%

Legal and social services

0.3%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Agriculture and mining

22%

Manufacturing

15%

Construction

12%

Education

12%

Retail

12%

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Other services

Information

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

0.8%

Wholesale

0.8%

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$44,643

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

25%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	50858	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$42,500	$74,888
Service	$18,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$22,083	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$58,000	$49,199
Production and transportation	$49,688	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

41%

Some college

19%

Associate's

22%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
Households with broadband: 84.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 49%
No internet access: 14%
Without health insurance: 1.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Orient
State: Iowa
County: Adair County
Center point: 41.2111° N, 94.4096° W
Land area: 80 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 50858

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
50849	Greenfield, IA	5.8 mi	2,374	$64,821	$148,600
50801	Creston, IA	9.2 mi	9,034	$58,015	$124,900
50155	Macksburg, IA	11 mi	94	$33,125	$95,000
50846	Fontanelle, IA	11 mi	1,276	$74,200	$108,800
50842	Cromwell, IA	12 mi	99	$59,583	$104,700
50859	Prescott, IA	14 mi	676	$76,875	$163,500
50837	Bridgewater, IA	15 mi	282	$63,000	$116,700
50149	Lorimor, IA	17 mi	883	$59,167	$136,200
50830	Afton, IA	17 mi	1,846	$61,094	$113,300
50070	Dexter, IA	19 mi	1,221	$92,083	$213,300
50853	Massena, IA	19 mi	716	$65,208	$169,100
50250	Stuart, IA	19 mi	2,832	$71,083	$210,400

Questions about 50858

What city is zip code 50858?

50858 is assigned to Orient, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 50858 in?

50858 is in Adair County, Iowa.

What is the population of 50858?

About 848 people live in 50858, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 50858 in?

50858 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 50858?

The median household income in 50858 is $71,250.

What zip codes are near 50858?

The closest zip codes to 50858 are 50849, 50801, 50155, 50846, 50842.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 50858, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.