Hardin County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 13 ZIP codes · 13 cities
13
ZIP codes
16,708
population (2021)
-4.7%
pop change since 2010
19083
FIPS code
Hardin County ZIP code map
About Hardin County
Hardin County is located in Iowa and contains 13 ZIP codes across 13 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,708 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.7% from 17,534 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hardin County is 19083.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,708 |
| 2010 population | 17,534 |
| Change | -4.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19083 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hardin County
Ackley
Alden
Buckeye
Eldora
Garden City
Gifford
Hubbard
Iowa Falls
New Providence
Radcliffe
Steamboat Rock
Union
Whitten
ZIP codes for Hardin County, IA (13)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50006 | Alden | Hardin | View map |
| 50043 | Buckeye | Hardin | View map |
| 50102 | Garden City | Hardin | View map |
| 50122 | Hubbard | Hardin | View map |
| 50126 | Iowa Falls | Hardin | View map |
| 50206 | New Providence | Hardin | View map |
| 50230 | Radcliffe | Hardin | View map |
| 50258 | Union | Hardin | View map |
| 50259 | Gifford | Hardin | View map |
| 50269 | Whitten | Hardin | View map |
| 50601 | Ackley | Hardin | View map |
| 50627 | Eldora | Hardin | View map |
| 50672 | Steamboat Rock | Hardin | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,897
Population
45.1
Median age
$66,521
Median household income
$32,421
Per capita income
$113,800
Median home value
$653
Median monthly rent
78.9%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
6,632
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
394
Under 5
389
441
5–9
435
536
10–14
528
599
15–19
589
447
20–24
441
913
25–34
899
1,148
35–44
1,131
1,069
45–54
1,052
646
55–59
636
767
60–64
756
1,119
65–74
1,103
607
75–84
597
330
85+
325
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,461 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 14,436 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,081 | 22.3% |
| Median age | 45.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.8%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Other race
0.9%
Asian
0.8%
Black or African American
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,738 | 91.8% |
| Two or more races | 475 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 336 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 273 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 171 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 143 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 92 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
10.4%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $66,521 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.7%
$50k–$100k
29.2%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
15.1%
$200k–$300k
12.5%
$300k–$500k
6.1%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,800 |
| Median rent / month | $653 |
| Owner occupied | 78.9% |
| Renter occupied | 21.1% |
| Vacant | 13.6% |
| Single-family detached | 87.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% |
| 3 or more | 32.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.8% |
| Electricity | 14.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 30.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,948 | 56.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 423 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,452 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,636 | 20.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,847 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,640 | 35.0% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.4% | 19.2% |
| Married | 55.9% | 61.0% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
32.1%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Associate's degree
14.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.1%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 191 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 179 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,514 | 50.1% |
| High school | 964 | 28.8% |
| College / grad school | 717 | 11.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Agriculture & mining
12.7%
Retail trade
11.0%
Construction
8.4%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Wholesale trade
4.6%
Professional & management
4.4%
Other services
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Public administration
3.0%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.3% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.5% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.7% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 12.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.5% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
11.0%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
23.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.3% |
| Retirement income | 22.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.3% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,068 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 27.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.2% |
| Public insurance | 38.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,114 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 351 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 286 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 53 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,430 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 17,209 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 14,294 | 81.7% |
| Foreign born | 221 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 467 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 179 | 44.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,839 | 10.3% |
| French | 1,607 | 9% |
| Polish | 1,450 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 710 | 4% |
| English | 472 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 169 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 37 | 0.2% |
| German | 25 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 86.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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