Diagonal
City in Ringgold County, Iowa

Diagonal is a city in Ringgold County, Iowa, with 344 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,148 ft (350 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shannon City, 7.3 miles NE.
- 344residents (2020 Census)
- 1,148 ftelevation · 350 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 377 / sq mipopulation density
- 50845ZIP code
About Diagonal
Diagonal is a city in northwest Ringgold County, Iowa, the United States. The population was 344 at the time of the 2020 census.
The community was named for the fact that two railroads intersected diagonally near the town site.
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Living in Diagonal
- Median household income
- $74,375
- Median home value
- $91,500
- Median rent
- $825/mo
- Median age
- 49.2
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Diagonal had 344 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 344 |
|---|---|
| Density | 377 per sq mi (145 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Diagonal at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Ringgold County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 344 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.91 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8109° N, 94.3415° W |
| ZIP code | 50845 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1921270 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Diagonal
- Shannon City7.3 mi NE
- Benton7.4 mi S
- Clearfield7.4 mi W
- Tingley8.2 mi E
- Mount Ayr8.6 mi SE
- Delphos10.2 mi S
- Maloy10.3 mi S
- Arispe11.5 mi NE
- Kent11.7 mi NW
- Ellston12.4 mi E
- Lenox12.4 mi NW
- Redding14.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Diagonal
What county is Diagonal in?
Diagonal is in Ringgold County, Iowa.
What is the population of Diagonal, IA?
344 people lived in Diagonal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Diagonal, IA?
The ZIP code of Diagonal is 50845.
What is the elevation of Diagonal?
1,148 feet (350 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Diagonal?
Shannon City (7.3 mi), Benton (7.4 mi), Clearfield (7.4 mi), Tingley (8.2 mi), Mount Ayr (8.6 mi).
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