Hamilton County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
14,887
population (2021)
-5.0%
pop change since 2010
19079
FIPS code
Hamilton County ZIP code map
About Hamilton County
Hamilton County is located in Iowa and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,887 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5% from 15,673 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hamilton County is 19079.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,887 |
| 2010 population | 15,673 |
| Change | -5.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19079 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hamilton County
ZIP codes for Hamilton County, IA (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50034 | Blairsburg | Hamilton | View map |
| 50075 | Ellsworth | Hamilton | View map |
| 50130 | Jewell | Hamilton | View map |
| 50132 | Kamrar | Hamilton | View map |
| 50231 | Randall | Hamilton | View map |
| 50246 | Stanhope | Hamilton | View map |
| 50249 | Stratford | Hamilton | View map |
| 50271 | Williams | Hamilton | View map |
| 50595 | Webster City | Hamilton | View map |
Demographics & statistics
14,708
Population
42.0
Median age
$65,326
Median household income
$35,706
Per capita income
$113,425
Median home value
$528
Median monthly rent
77.1%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
5,272
Housing units
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
411
Under 5
400
479
5–9
467
492
10–14
479
437
15–19
426
383
20–24
374
825
25–34
804
939
35–44
915
849
45–54
828
564
55–59
549
478
60–64
466
874
65–74
852
404
75–84
394
313
85+
306
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,293 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 11,415 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,143 | 20.0% |
| Median age | 42.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.9%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Asian
1.7%
Black or African American
1.4%
Other race
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,312 | 86.9% |
| Two or more races | 632 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 612 | 4% |
| Asian | 260 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 207 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 162 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 125 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
14.9%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
18.0%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
7.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 7.6% |
| Median income | $65,326 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.3%
$50k–$100k
30.3%
$100k–$150k
22.1%
$150k–$200k
12.4%
$200k–$300k
9.8%
$300k–$500k
10.9%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,425 |
| Median rent / month | $528 |
| Owner occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter occupied | 22.9% |
| Vacant | 16.2% |
| Single-family detached | 87.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 45.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 35.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.7% |
| Electricity | 10.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 47.2% |
| Wood | 2.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,917 | 51.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 528 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,273 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,381 | 21.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,656 | 26.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,122 | 33.5% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.7% | 22.4% |
| Married | 56.3% | 56.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
32.9%
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Associate's degree
18.2%
Bachelor's degree
14.8%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 229 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 268 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,439 | 44.6% |
| High school | 812 | 28.3% |
| College / grad school | 364 | 13.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Manufacturing
14.4%
Retail trade
12.6%
Agriculture & mining
9.8%
Construction
8.4%
Other services
6.4%
Professional & management
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Public administration
3.5%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.8% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.1% |
| Production & transportation | 16.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.7% |
| Government | 15.9% |
| Self-employed | 11.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.2% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.2% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
Poverty
All people
6.6%
Under 18 years
7.6%
18 and over
6.3%
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
25.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.3% |
| Retirement income | 22.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 8.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 881 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 28.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.8% |
| Public insurance | 37.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,897 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 353 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 255 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 38 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,079 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 13,987 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 11,750 | 82.7% |
| Foreign born | 92 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 629 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 166 | 20.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,897 | 12.9% |
| Italian | 1,340 | 9.1% |
| French | 967 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 470 | 3.2% |
| Dutch | 235 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 210 | 1.4% |
| Irish | 18 | 0.1% |
| German | 9 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 89.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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