50006 ZIP Code — Alden, IA

Hardin County, Iowa

ZIP code 50006 is located in Alden, Iowa, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 124.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,586 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.

About ZIP code 50006

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $64,545. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50006 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,586

population

124.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alden	Acceptable
Alden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50271 Williams (7.3 mi) 50126 Iowa Falls (7.6 mi) 50071 Dows (10.8 mi) 50034 Blairsburg (12.8 mi) 50230 Radcliffe (13.7 mi) 50075 Ellsworth (14.7 mi) 50122 Hubbard (14.8 mi) 50132 Kamrar (16.2 mi) 50601 Ackley (17.4 mi) 50452 Latimer (17.6 mi) 50672 Steamboat Rock (18.1 mi) 50441 Hampton (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,586
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	124.22 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	42.5068
Longitude	-93.3993
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	515

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	36.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.3%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,586

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$64,545

Median household income

$33,235

Per capita income

$114,900

Median home value

$582

Median monthly rent

68.8%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

546

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

125

35–44

119

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	388	24.5%
18 and over	1,198	75.5%
65 and over	259	16.3%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,481	91.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	3%
Two or more races	41	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	38	2.3%
Other race	10	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	36.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.3%	5.0%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	19.8%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$64,545

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 36.5%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,900
Median rent / month	$582
Owner occupied	68.8%
Renter occupied	31.2%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	0.9%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	18.6%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	38.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.7%
Electricity	22.7%
Propane / LP gas	34.6%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	383	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	48	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	125	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	126	18.5%
Households with children under 18	202	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	190	27.9%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	20.2%
Married	58.3%	65.4%
Separated	0.6%	1.9%
Widowed	3.5%	8.9%
Divorced	7.0%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 17.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	6.1%
Kindergarten	19	5.8%
Elementary school	224	68.5%
High school	39	11.9%
College / grad school	25	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.9%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Retail trade 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Professional & management 5.7%

Other services 5.3%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Construction 3.6%

Public administration 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Information 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	17.7%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 31.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.1%
Public insurance	28.1%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,474	92.9%
Spanish	73	5.0%
Other Indo-European	73	5.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,509	95.1%
Born in same state	1,492	94.1%
Born in different state	1,338	84.4%
Foreign born	17	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	77	4.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	95	6%
Italian	92	5.8%
French	90	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	73	4.6%
Dutch	28	1.8%
English	25	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	89.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50006

What city is ZIP code 50006 in?

ZIP code 50006 is primarily assigned to Alden, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50006 in?

ZIP code 50006 falls within Hardin County, Iowa.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50006?

The median home value in ZIP code 50006 is $114,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 50006?

ZIP code 50006 has an estimated population of 1,586 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50006?

The median household income in ZIP code 50006 is $64,545, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50006 in?

ZIP code 50006 observes the CST timezone.