50122 ZIP Code — Hubbard, IA

Hardin County, Iowa

ZIP code 50122 is located in Hubbard, Iowa, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 84.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,511 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 515/641.

About ZIP code 50122

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 $104,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,042. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 32% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 50122 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,511

population

84.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50122 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50122

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50122. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hubbard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50206 New Providence (7 mi) 50230 Radcliffe (7.1 mi) 50154 Mc Callsburg (10.5 mi) 50278 Zearing (11.1 mi) 50627 Eldora (11.2 mi) 50239 Saint Anthony (12.4 mi) 50075 Ellsworth (12.7 mi) 50258 Union (13.1 mi) 50051 Clemons (13.8 mi) 50236 Roland (13.9 mi) 50126 Iowa Falls (14.8 mi) 50006 Alden (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,511
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	84.18 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	42.3034
Longitude	-93.3056
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	515/641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.4%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	36.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	33.0%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.3%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,511

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$76,042

Median household income

$36,584

Per capita income

$104,500

Median home value

$644

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

529

Housing units

25.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

117

65–74

128

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	379	25.1%
18 and over	1,132	74.9%
65 and over	400	26.5%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Two or more races 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,496	98.7%
Two or more races	7	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.3%
Other race	5	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.4%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	36.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	33.0%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.3%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	25.5%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$76,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 29.7%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 6.6%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,500
Median rent / month	$644
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	92.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	15.8%
1939 or earlier	42.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	29.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.1%
Electricity	12.2%
Propane / LP gas	33.0%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	372	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	29	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	75	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	115	19.5%
Households with children under 18	147	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	243	41.1%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	13.8%
Married	63.2%	61.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	3.2%	19.4%
Divorced	9.4%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 18.1%

Bachelor's degree 23.8%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	3.1%
Kindergarten	13	3.3%
Elementary school	237	60.8%
High school	112	28.7%
College / grad school	16	4.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.2%

Construction 13.6%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 11.4%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Other services 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Retail trade 4.5%

Professional & management 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Information 1.2%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.2%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	9.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	14.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	17.3%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.1%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	16.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.1%
Public insurance	26.6%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,471	97.4%
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)	1,480	97.9%
Born in same state	1,477	97.7%
Born in different state	1,271	84.1%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	31	2.1%
Not a US citizen	16	51.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	182	12%
French	122	8.1%
Italian	72	4.8%
Arab	38	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	17	1.1%
English	8	0.5%
Dutch	8	0.5%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50122

What city is ZIP code 50122 in?

ZIP code 50122 is primarily assigned to Hubbard, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50122 in?

ZIP code 50122 falls within Hardin County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50122 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 50122 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 50122 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 50122 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50122?

The median home value in ZIP code 50122 is $104,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 50122?

ZIP code 50122 has an estimated population of 1,511 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50122 in?

ZIP code 50122 observes the CST timezone.