50102 ZIP Code — Garden City, IA
Hardin County, Iowa
ZIP code 50102 is located in Garden City, Iowa, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 0.50 square miles and serves a population of 127 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515.
127
population
0.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50102 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50102
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50102. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Garden City | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 127 |
| Population density | 254 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2237 |
| Longitude | -93.4244 |
| 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 | 58.9% | 44.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 36.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.1% | 17.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.3% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
127
Population
254
People per sq mi
34.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$22,792
Per capita income
$50,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
45
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
10
Under 5
9
5
10–14
4
20
25–34
20
26
65–74
25
4
75–84
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 28 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 99 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 59 | 46.5% |
| Median age | 34.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.9%
Two or more races
3.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 123 | 96.9% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 3.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 58.9% | 44.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 36.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.1% | 17.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.3% | 5.0% |
$15k–$25k
28.9%
$25k–$35k
20.0%
$35k–$50k
6.7%
$50k–$75k
11.1%
$75k–$100k
33.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 28.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 20.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 33.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
48.9%
$50k–$100k
26.7%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $50,600 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.82 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 20.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 62.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 60.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 15.6% |
| 3 or more | 24.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 23 | 51.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14 | 31.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8 | 17.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 37 | 82.2% |
| Average household size | 2.82 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.4% | 0.0% |
| Married | 82.6% | 73.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 17.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
61.6%
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Associate's degree
22.2%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 9 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Other services
49.1%
Education & healthcare
29.8%
Transportation & utilities
15.8%
Public administration
5.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.6% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 40.4% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 54.4% |
| Government | 5.3% |
| Self-employed | 40.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.6% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 40.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.6 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 82.2% |
| Retirement income | 53.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 28.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| High blood pressure | 34.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 26.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.3% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 8.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 67.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 20 | 20.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 32.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.6% |
| Public insurance | 46.5% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 108 | 85.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 127 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 127 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 75 | 59.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 18 | 14.2% |
| Italian | 16 | 12.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 9 | 7.1% |
| Dutch | 3 | 2.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50102
What city is ZIP code 50102 in?
ZIP code 50102 is primarily assigned to Garden City, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50102 in?
ZIP code 50102 falls within Hardin County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 50102 have a large retiree population?
82% of households in ZIP code 50102 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 50102 have an older population?
47% of residents in ZIP code 50102 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 50102 have a large veteran population?
20% of civilians in ZIP code 50102 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50102?
The median home value in ZIP code 50102 is $50,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 50102 in?
ZIP code 50102 observes the CST timezone.