Adams County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
3,641
population (2021)
-9.6%
pop change since 2010
19003
FIPS code
Adams County ZIP code map
About Adams County
Adams County is located in Iowa and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 3,641 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.6% from 4,029 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Adams County is 19003.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 3,641 |
| 2010 population | 4,029 |
| Change | -9.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19003 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Adams County
ZIP codes for Adams County, IA (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50839 | Carbon | Adams | View map |
| 50841 | Corning | Adams | View map |
| 50857 | Nodaway | Adams | View map |
| 50859 | Prescott | Adams | View map |
Demographics & statistics
3,422
Population
45.4
Median age
$66,341
Median household income
$41,239
Per capita income
$114,900
Median home value
$416
Median monthly rent
86.8%
Home ownership
7.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
1,508
Housing units
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
93
Under 5
83
100
5–9
89
103
10–14
93
83
15–19
74
113
20–24
102
193
25–34
172
196
35–44
175
184
45–54
164
165
55–59
147
140
60–64
126
250
65–74
224
128
75–84
115
58
85+
52
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 666 | 18.2% |
| 18 and over | 2,756 | 81.9% |
| 65 and over | 827 | 31.6% |
| Median age | 45.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.9%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Other race
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Black or African American
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,254 | 92.9% |
| Two or more races | 91 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 50 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
10.8%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
18.4%
$50k–$75k
23.0%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $66,341 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
27.4%
$50k–$100k
28.2%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k–$300k
6.0%
$300k–$500k
15.1%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,900 |
| Median rent / month | $416 |
| Owner occupied | 86.8% |
| Renter occupied | 13.2% |
| Vacant | 16.5% |
| Single-family detached | 84.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 12.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.26 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% |
| 3 or more | 34.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.7% |
| Electricity | 19.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 53.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 5.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 735 | 53.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 72 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 341 | 28.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 315 | 14.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 363 | 17.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 570 | 48.3% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.9% | 9.2% |
| Married | 54.9% | 67.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 22.5% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
40.7%
Some college, no degree
16.8%
Associate's degree
14.9%
Bachelor's degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
3.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 36 | 9.8% |
| Kindergarten | 56 | 11.5% |
| Elementary school | 312 | 49.9% |
| High school | 146 | 12.8% |
| College / grad school | 110 | 16.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Retail trade
19.8%
Manufacturing
14.4%
Agriculture & mining
10.6%
Other services
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Professional & management
5.0%
Construction
4.0%
Public administration
2.6%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.8% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 26.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.6% |
| Production & transportation | 17.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 56.9% |
| Government | 19.5% |
| Self-employed | 23.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.0% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.5 |
Poverty
All people
7.9%
Under 18 years
13.5%
18 and over
7.5%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
8.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.5% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 28.3% |
| High cholesterol | 27.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 7.1% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 9.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 6.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 57.0% |
| Visited dentist | 48.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 67.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 233 | 14.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 17.2% |
| 65 and over | 40.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.5% |
| Public insurance | 59.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,246 | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 8 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,407 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 3,407 | 99.4% |
| Born in different state | 2,661 | 75.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 5 | 32.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 465 | 13.6% |
| Italian | 405 | 11.8% |
| Arab | 211 | 6.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 78 | 2.3% |
| English | 28 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 20 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.3% |
| Internet access | 89.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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