Benton County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 15 ZIP codes · 15 cities
15
ZIP codes
25,691
population (2021)
-1.5%
pop change since 2010
19011
FIPS code
Benton County ZIP code map
About Benton County
Benton County is located in Iowa and contains 15 ZIP codes across 15 cities and communities.
The county's population was 25,691 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.5% from 26,076 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Benton County is 19011.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 25,691 |
| 2010 population | 26,076 |
| Change | -1.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19011 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Benton County
Atkins
Belle Plaine
Blairstown
Garrison
Keystone
Luzerne
Mount Auburn
Newhall
Norway
Shellsburg
Urbana
Van Horne
Vinton
Walford
Watkins
ZIP codes for Benton County, IA (15)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52206 | Atkins | Benton | View map |
| 52208 | Belle Plaine | Benton | View map |
| 52209 | Blairstown | Benton | View map |
| 52229 | Garrison | Benton | View map |
| 52249 | Keystone | Benton | View map |
| 52257 | Luzerne | Benton | View map |
| 52313 | Mount Auburn | Benton | View map |
| 52315 | Newhall | Benton | View map |
| 52318 | Norway | Benton | View map |
| 52332 | Shellsburg | Benton | View map |
| 52345 | Urbana | Benton | View map |
| 52346 | Van Horne | Benton | View map |
| 52349 | Vinton | Benton | View map |
| 52351 | Walford | Benton | View map |
| 52354 | Watkins | Benton | View map |
Demographics & statistics
25,364
Population
42.8
Median age
$83,603
Median household income
$37,971
Per capita income
$181,133
Median home value
$689
Median monthly rent
85.7%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
9,242
Housing units
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
730
Under 5
676
815
5–9
754
949
10–14
879
867
15–19
803
684
20–24
633
1,339
25–34
1,240
1,594
35–44
1,475
1,731
45–54
1,603
1,032
55–59
956
1,001
60–64
926
1,338
65–74
1,239
749
75–84
693
342
85+
316
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,892 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 19,472 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,677 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 42.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.7%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Other race
1.1%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,214 | 93.7% |
| Two or more races | 682 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 482 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 278 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 112 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
8.0%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
24.2%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $83,603 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.7%
$50k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
20.4%
$200k–$300k
27.0%
$300k–$500k
15.6%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $181,133 |
| Median rent / month | $689 |
| Owner occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter occupied | 14.3% |
| Vacant | 7.4% |
| Single-family detached | 91.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% |
| 3 or more | 43.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.6% |
| Electricity | 19.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 28.3% |
| Fuel oil | 1.2% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,776 | 62.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 815 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,454 | 14.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,860 | 14.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,016 | 30.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,174 | 32.0% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.6% | 20.9% |
| Married | 60.8% | 59.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 9.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
35.6%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
15.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 315 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 224 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,812 | 44.4% |
| High school | 1,465 | 30.6% |
| College / grad school | 749 | 16.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Manufacturing
17.0%
Construction
10.4%
Retail trade
9.0%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Professional & management
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Other services
2.9%
Public administration
2.4%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.3% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.6% |
| Production & transportation | 16.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.3% |
| Government | 14.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.9% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
8.5%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
19.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 31.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,512 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 25.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.1% |
| Public insurance | 32.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,958 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 136 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 91 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 4 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,171 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 25,080 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 21,557 | 86.2% |
| Foreign born | 91 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 193 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 130 | 48.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,893 | 15.3% |
| French | 2,151 | 8.5% |
| Arab | 1,604 | 6.3% |
| Polish | 1,330 | 5.2% |
| English | 570 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 263 | 1% |
| German | 45 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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