ZIP Code 50860 in Redding, IA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Redding, Iowa
City Alias:Delphos
County:Ringgold County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:16:36 PM
Population:267 [See All]
Area Code:641
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.6268, -94.3571
Land Area:40.01 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 50860 has 267 residents and 103 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 41.5 years, slightly older than the state (38.6) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.7% male and 45.3% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.6%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (0.4%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:267Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:108Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:248Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:6.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$36,696Source: Census ACS
Households:103Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.59Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.66Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--507652675691501392240251158135119156108
Decennial Census474------------------267------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41.5

Male Median Age: 41

Female Median Age: 42.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male118119125410139681087753
Female941615273240781778543
Total20122724141271217913162715151296
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:25899.61%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:10.39%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:259100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:14654.68%41.0 years
Females:12145.32%42.3 years
Total:267100%41.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:108100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:108100%
Total Native Population:108100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $36,696, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $387 (1.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,535. Family households earn a median of $57,500 versus $28,906 for nonfamily households (a difference of $28,594). By gender, male median income is $34,444 and female is $30,625, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,819 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 38.9%, which is markedly below the state rate (66.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (59.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$37,083$37,717$38,295$32,083$42,177$57,083$55,625$46,250$44,231$42,917$45,972$43,889$36,696
Median Family Income$38,355$39,239$40,000$42,083$53,750$70,000$71,250$57,679$58,958$44,167$70,208$65,625$57,500
Median NonFamily Income$24,375$24,423$24,333$23,083$20,357$22,500$23,750$26,375$28,438$28,750$28,750$27,083$28,906
Median Male Income$22,885$22,500$24,821$26,111$0$27,237$0$40,577$41,146$0$45,000$46,528$34,444
Median Female Income$26,042$28,750$31,786$31,250$0$0$24,464$27,656$0$0$0$28,333$30,625
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3738.95%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:5861.05%
Total:95100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:924.32%
Service:25.41%
Sales and Office:38.11%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:12.70%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2259.46%
Total Civilian Employed Population:37100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($195,900), is down $103,600 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $207,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($949), is down $384 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $445. Of occupied housing, owners make up 95.08% (8.62% with a mortgage, 91.38% free-and-clear) and renters 4.92% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$103,600$101,100$90,000$103,900$84,700$76,900$102,100$0$207,800$206,900$207,000$166,300$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:3100.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:3100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$384$382$382$518$394$394$390$446$445$638$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):58.20%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):5386.89%
Renter Occupied:34.92%
Total Occupied Housing Units:61100%

Occupied Housing Units:6182.43%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1317.57%
Total Housing Units:74100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:7195.95%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:34.05%
Total Housing Units:74100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 5.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 84.40%, which is on par with the state rate (93.20%). The uninsured rate is 14.80%, which is on par with the state rate (4.90%). Private coverage is 40.70%, which is generally lower than the state rate (72.90%). Public coverage is 68.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 6.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 15.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is kindergarten (50.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1213.33%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:22.22%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4145.56%
Some college, no degree:2628.89%
Associate's degree:44.44%
Bachelor's degree:55.56%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:90100%
High school or higher:7684.44%
Bachelor's degree or higher:55.56%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:4432.84%
Public Insurance:7455.22%
No Insurance:1611.94%
Total:134100%
Has Health Insurance:11888.06%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty21.4%19.3%24.1%25.2%1.0%1.5%2.0%3.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%6.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:225.00%
Kindergarten:450.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):225.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:8100%
Early Childhood:675.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):675.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 50860 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 34 people with an annual payroll of $1,800,000. USPS data shows 96 residential mailboxes and 3 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:96Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:3Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:112Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:96Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$461,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,800,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:34Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 50860 is located in Ringgold County, Iowa, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Iowa's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 50860. It covers 40.01 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.226 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:40.01 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.226 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8789.62 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1966000Source: Census
Place Name:Redding city; IowaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


50861 | | 50859

Schools in ZIP Code 50860


We could not locate which school district 50860 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Mount Ayr Elementary 607 E Jefferson
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
District: Mount Ayr Community School DistrictNearby
Mount Ayr High School 1001 E Columbus St
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
District: Mount Ayr Community School DistrictNearby
Diagonal Junior-Senior High School 403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
District: Diagonal Community School DistrictNearby
Diagonal Elementary School 403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
District: Diagonal Community School DistrictNearby
St Malachy School 403 W Clark St
Creston, IA 50801
District: Private SchoolNearby
Mayflower Heritage Christian 604 E Townline St
Creston, IA 50801
District: Private SchoolNearby
Clarinda Academy 1820 N 16th St
Clarinda, IA 51632
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 50860


Graceland University-Lamoni 1 University Place
Lamoni, IA 50140
Type: Post Secondary
Southwestern Community College 1501 West Townline Street
Creston, IA 50801
Type: Post Secondary
Conception Seminary College 37174 State Hwy V V
Conception, MO 64433-0502
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest Missouri State University 800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Type: Post Secondary
North Central Missouri College 1301 Main St
Trenton, MO 64683
Type: Post Secondary
American Business And Technology University 1018 W St Maartens Dr
St Joseph, MO 64506
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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