ZIP Code 50246 - Stanhope Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 50246 is located in Stanhope Iowa. Portions of 50246 are also in Clear Lake Township (Hamilton County) and Hamilton Township (Hamilton County) and Marion Township (Hamilton County) and Webster Township (Hamilton County). 50246 is entirely within Hamilton County. Regionally, 50246 is located in the Des Moines-Ames Area.
ZIP Code 50246 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Stanhope |
| Primary County | Hamilton County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 716 |
| Area Code(s) | 515 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 50246 Map
50246 Demographics
50246 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50246 is White. The current unemployment level in 50246 is 3.3%.
| Population | 716 |
| Population Growth Rate | 14.02% |
| Population Density | 16 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 317 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,500 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $151,190 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.13% |
50246 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 710 | 97.13% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 2.19% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
50246 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 83 | 15.17% |
| Bachelor Degree | 58 | 10.6% |
| High School Diploma | 185 | 33.82% |
| No High School Diploma | 9 | 1.65% |
| GED or Alternate | 13 | 2.38% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 113 | 20.66% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 14.08% |
| Masters Degree | 8 | 1.46% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1 | 0.18% |
50246 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.2904129, -93.78305054 |
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| Cities/Towns in 50246 | |
| Region | Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 46 Square Miles |
50246 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47b - Des Moines Lobe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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