50126 ZIP Code — Iowa Falls, IA
Hardin County, Iowa
ZIP code 50126 is located in Iowa Falls, Iowa, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 136.64 square miles and serves a population of 6,402 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 50126
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 $121,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $60,313. 38% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
6,402
population
136.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
50126 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 50126
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50126. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Iowa Falls | Acceptable |
| Iowa Falls | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
50006 Alden (7.6 mi)
50601 Ackley (10 mi)
50672 Steamboat Rock (11.3 mi)
50627 Eldora (14.4 mi)
50122 Hubbard (14.8 mi)
50271 Williams (14.9 mi)
50441 Hampton (15.2 mi)
50071 Dows (15.6 mi)
50230 Radcliffe (17.1 mi)
50680 Wellsburg (17.6 mi)
50452 Latimer (18.2 mi)
50206 New Providence (18.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,402 |
| Population density | 47 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 136.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5136 |
| Longitude | -93.2498 |
| 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 | 48.8% | 44.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 36.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.3% | 17.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 2.3% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
6,402
Population
47
People per sq mi
45.1
Median age
$60,313
Median household income
$30,657
Per capita income
$121,900
Median home value
$856
Median monthly rent
70.2%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
2,263
Housing units
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
135
Under 5
124
172
5–9
158
141
10–14
130
206
15–19
189
242
20–24
222
378
25–34
346
394
35–44
362
357
45–54
328
207
55–59
189
277
60–64
254
401
65–74
368
257
75–84
235
172
85+
158
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,004 | 15.7% |
| 18 and over | 5,398 | 84.3% |
| 65 and over | 1,591 | 24.9% |
| Median age | 45.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,109 | 93.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 121 | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 77 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.8% | 44.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 36.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.3% | 17.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 2.3% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
7.1%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
11.0%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
18.9%
$75k–$100k
18.2%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $60,313 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.1%
$50k–$100k
25.3%
$100k–$150k
27.1%
$150k–$200k
19.5%
$200k–$300k
13.0%
$300k–$500k
4.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,900 |
| Median rent / month | $856 |
| Owner occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter occupied | 29.8% |
| Vacant | 10.9% |
| Single-family detached | 84.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 36.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% |
| 3 or more | 19.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.8% |
| Electricity | 17.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,319 | 48.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 164 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 620 | 22.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 644 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 588 | 21.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 986 | 35.9% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.5% | 25.2% |
| Married | 53.4% | 55.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 7.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
36.4%
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
13.6%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 53 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 79 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 430 | 33.3% |
| High school | 225 | 17.4% |
| College / grad school | 506 | 39.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Retail trade
18.0%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Construction
10.0%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Professional & management
4.4%
Other services
3.0%
Public administration
2.8%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.0% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.0% |
| Production & transportation | 18.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.0% |
| Government | 19.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.0% |
| Carpool | 2.7% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 4.1% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
9.7%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
19.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.3% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 34.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 66.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 377 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 9.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 37.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.2% |
| Public insurance | 38.7% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,143 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 141 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 125 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,259 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 6,161 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 4,994 | 78.0% |
| Foreign born | 98 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 143 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 45 | 31.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 746 | 11.7% |
| French | 574 | 9% |
| Polish | 483 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 163 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 151 | 2.4% |
| Dutch | 52 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 18 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.9% |
| Internet access | 87.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50126
What city is ZIP code 50126 in?
ZIP code 50126 is primarily assigned to Iowa Falls, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50126 in?
ZIP code 50126 falls within Hardin County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 50126 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 50126 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50126?
The median home value in ZIP code 50126 is $121,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 50126?
ZIP code 50126 has an estimated population of 6,402 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50126?
The median household income in ZIP code 50126 is $60,313, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50126 in?
ZIP code 50126 observes the CST timezone.