Mitchell County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
10,555
population (2021)
-2.1%
pop change since 2010
19131
FIPS code
Mitchell County ZIP code map
About Mitchell County
Mitchell County is located in Iowa and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 10,555 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.1% from 10,776 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mitchell County is 19131.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 10,555 |
| 2010 population | 10,776 |
| Change | -2.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19131 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mitchell County
ZIP codes for Mitchell County, IA (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50426 | Carpenter | Mitchell | View map |
| 50454 | Little Cedar | Mitchell | View map |
| 50455 | Mc Intire | Mitchell | View map |
| 50460 | Orchard | Mitchell | View map |
| 50461 | Osage | Mitchell | View map |
| 50472 | Saint Ansgar | Mitchell | View map |
| 50476 | Stacyville | Mitchell | View map |
| 50481 | Toeterville | Mitchell | View map |
Demographics & statistics
11,551
Population
42.0
Median age
$65,643
Median household income
$35,241
Per capita income
$123,375
Median home value
$523
Median monthly rent
82.4%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
4,334
Housing units
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
395
Under 5
332
422
5–9
356
432
10–14
363
346
15–19
291
388
20–24
326
680
25–34
573
696
35–44
586
649
45–54
547
433
55–59
365
470
60–64
395
717
65–74
604
425
75–84
357
219
85+
184
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,761 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 8,790 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,506 | 17.8% |
| Median age | 42.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
0.8%
Other race
0.7%
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,153 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 169 | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 153 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 89 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 81 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
22.2%
$75k–$100k
19.2%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $65,643 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.7%
$50k–$100k
31.4%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
8.0%
$200k–$300k
14.4%
$300k–$500k
8.2%
$500k–$1M
7.2%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,375 |
| Median rent / month | $523 |
| Owner occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter occupied | 17.7% |
| Vacant | 9.0% |
| Single-family detached | 94.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 47.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.0% |
| 3 or more | 46.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.4% |
| Electricity | 8.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 67.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 2.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,688 | 58.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 254 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 967 | 23.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,020 | 14.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,349 | 29.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,601 | 28.2% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.8% | 18.9% |
| Married | 59.9% | 64.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 5.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
41.6%
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
11.9%
Graduate / professional
2.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 104 | 2.3% |
| Kindergarten | 157 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,162 | 52.4% |
| High school | 532 | 17.3% |
| College / grad school | 330 | 10.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
26.8%
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Agriculture & mining
11.9%
Construction
9.7%
Retail trade
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Professional & management
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Other services
3.3%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Public administration
1.8%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.9% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 11.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.3% |
| Production & transportation | 23.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.6% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 11.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.6% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.3% |
| Other means | 6.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
Poverty
All people
6.5%
Under 18 years
5.3%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
6.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.4% |
| Retirement income | 17.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 64.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 797 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 and over | 22.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.8% |
| Public insurance | 35.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,824 | 91.7% |
| Spanish | 374 | 5.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 101 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 254 | 5.2% |
| Other languages | 19 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,312 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 11,252 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 8,336 | 72.1% |
| Foreign born | 60 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 239 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 81 | 18.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,526 | 13.2% |
| Italian | 1,086 | 9.4% |
| French | 735 | 6.4% |
| Arab | 725 | 6.3% |
| English | 159 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 132 | 1.1% |
| Norwegian | 33 | 0.3% |
| German | 7 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.3% |
| Internet access | 90.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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