ZIP Code 50835 Demographics & Data

Benton, IA (ZIP Code 50835) Data Profile

Iowa

In-depth Statistics and Demographics About 50835

ZIP Code 50835 is associated with the city of Benton in Iowa (Ringgold County) in the U.S. An estimated 64.6% of residents in the 50835 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 66.4 years. The current population estimate is 65.

Population in 50835

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 50835 is 65.

Benton, IA

The 50835 ZIP Code is associated with Benton, IA in Ringgold County.

Area Codes associated with 50835

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 50835 include 641.

Sunrise / Sunset in 50835

Sunrise: 7:08 am
Sunset: 7:36 pm
Sunrise in 50835 7:08 am
Sunrise in 50835 7:36 pm

Weather forecast for 50835

Today's forecast for 50835: Mostly cloudy. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 15 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

Current air quality in 50835

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 50835 Moderate

Internet in 50835

Approximately 69.4% of households in ZIP Code 50835 have a computer, while about 77.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 50835

In ZIP Code 50835, the gender split is approximately 50.8% male and an estimated 49.2% female.

Health Insurance in 50835

Approximately 5.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 50835 (Benton, IA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 50835

Regarding household income, approximately 41.7% of the population in 50835 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.7% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 0.0% of 50835 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 50835. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 50835

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 2.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 2.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 41.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 5.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 16.7%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 50835

In ZIP Code 50835, 93.5% of the population graduated high school, while 29.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.7% in this Ringgold County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 50835

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.7%
Some college, no degree 22.6%
Associate's degree 3.2%
Bachelor's degree 19.4%
Graduate or professional degree 9.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 50835. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 50835

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 50835, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 50835 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 50835 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 50835. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 50835

Industry Percent
White 100.0%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 50835

Residents of ZIP Code 50835 are older than average. The median age of 66.4 years in ZIP Code 50835 is approximately 74.28% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 100.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 64.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 52.3% of the population in 50835 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 20.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 50835 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 50835. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 50835

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 0.0%
5 to 9 years 0.0%
10 to 14 years 0.0%
15 to 19 years 4.6%
20 to 24 years 0.0%
25 to 34 years 4.6%
35 to 44 years 3.1%
45 to 54 years 20.0%
55 to 59 years 1.5%
60 to 64 years 1.5%
65 to 74 years 52.3%
75 to 84 years 12.3%
85 years and over 0.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 50835 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 50835. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 50835

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 50835 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 50835 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 50835 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 50835

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 50835. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 50835. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 50835

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 50835

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 50835, an estimated 43.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.9% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979 in this Ringgold County region.

Age of Housing in 50835

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 15.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 2.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 0.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 17.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 43.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 50835. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 50835

In 50835, 55.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 40.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.0 minutes. Approximately 25.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 50835 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 25.0% work in other services, except public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 50835 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 50835. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 50835

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 25.0%
Construction 0.0%
Manufacturing 0.0%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 0.0%
Information 16.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 16.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 0.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 8.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 0.0%
Other services, except public administration 25.0%
Public administration 0.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 50835

In ZIP Code 50835, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Ringgold County region.

Language Spoken in 50835

Language Spoken Percent
English only 100.0%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 50835. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 50835 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 50835 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.06 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.82% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 50835. This visualizes electricity rates in 50835 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 50835

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 50835 12.99¢/kWh 9.01¢/kWh 5.78¢/kWh
Iowa 12.6¢/kWh 10.52¢/kWh 7.35¢/kWh
United States 17.45¢/kWh 13.64¢/kWh 9.29¢/kWh

Solar Power in 50835

Month ZIP Code 50835 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.73 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.49 3 6.31
Mar 4.94 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.42 5.13 7.3
May 5.77 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.77 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.28 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.96 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.96 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.99 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.07 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.31 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 50835. This visualizes solar power levels in 50835 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.