50627 ZIP Code — Eldora, IA

Hardin County, Iowa

ZIP code 50627 is located in Eldora, Iowa, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 105.55 square miles and serves a population of 3,263 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50627

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 $95,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $64,886. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50627 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,263

population

105.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50627 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50627

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50627. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eldora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50672 Steamboat Rock (6.5 mi) 50206 New Providence (8 mi) 50258 Union (8.5 mi) 50621 Conrad (11 mi) 50122 Hubbard (11.2 mi) 50680 Wellsburg (11.9 mi) 50148 Liscomb (12.6 mi) 50638 Grundy Center (13.3 mi) 50051 Clemons (14.2 mi) 50126 Iowa Falls (14.4 mi) 50239 Saint Anthony (14.8 mi) 50005 Albion (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,263
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	105.55 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	42.3398
Longitude	-93.0928
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	36.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.3%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,263

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$64,886

Median household income

$29,844

Per capita income

$95,600

Median home value

$686

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,129

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

193

15–19

170

20–24

189

25–34

167

232

35–44

206

45–54

182

124

55–59

109

128

60–64

114

213

65–74

189

104

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	674	20.7%
18 and over	2,589	79.3%
65 and over	667	20.4%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.3%

Two or more races 6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%

Asian 2.3%

Black or African American 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,788	84.3%
Two or more races	197	6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	147	4.4%
Asian	75	2.3%
Black or African American	56	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	43	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	36.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.3%	5.0%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$64,886

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 35.9%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 5.5%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,600
Median rent / month	$686
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	72.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	29.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.1%
Electricity	13.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.2%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	648	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	65	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	233	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	334	26.1%
Households with children under 18	375	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	465	36.3%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	25.0%
Married	46.1%	50.3%
Separated	0.9%	0.4%
Widowed	3.7%	12.9%
Divorced	14.7%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	3.0%
Kindergarten	44	6.1%
Elementary school	228	31.6%
High school	332	46.0%
College / grad school	96	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Retail trade 12.5%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Construction 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Public administration 6.6%

Professional & management 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Other services 2.6%

Information 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.9%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.1%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 5.2%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 14.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	210	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	22.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,153	96.6%
Spanish	59	1.9%
Other Indo-European	13	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	40	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,195	97.9%
Born in same state	3,098	94.9%
Born in different state	2,475	75.9%
Foreign born	97	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	68	2.1%
Not a US citizen	42	61.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	389	11.9%
French	326	10%
Arab	155	4.8%
Polish	142	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	89	2.7%
Dutch	24	0.7%
Irish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50627

What city is ZIP code 50627 in?

ZIP code 50627 is primarily assigned to Eldora, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50627 in?

ZIP code 50627 falls within Hardin County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50627 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 50627 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50627?

The median home value in ZIP code 50627 is $95,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 50627?

ZIP code 50627 has an estimated population of 3,263 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50627?

The median household income in ZIP code 50627 is $64,886, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50627 in?

ZIP code 50627 observes the CST timezone.