Mills County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
14,465
population (2021)
-3.9%
pop change since 2010
19129
FIPS code
Mills County ZIP code map
About Mills County
Mills County is located in Iowa and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,465 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.9% from 15,059 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mills County is 19129.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,465 |
| 2010 population | 15,059 |
| Change | -3.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19129 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mills County
ZIP codes for Mills County, IA (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51533 | Emerson | Mills | View map |
| 51534 | Glenwood | Mills | View map |
| 51540 | Hastings | Mills | View map |
| 51541 | Henderson | Mills | View map |
| 51551 | Malvern | Mills | View map |
| 51554 | Mineola | Mills | View map |
| 51561 | Pacific Junction | Mills | View map |
| 51571 | Silver City | Mills | View map |
Demographics & statistics
13,515
Population
42.7
Median age
$80,616
Median household income
$40,785
Per capita income
$204,883
Median home value
$780
Median monthly rent
82.0%
Home ownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
4,732
Housing units
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
405
Under 5
333
616
5–9
507
435
10–14
358
441
15–19
363
326
20–24
268
797
25–34
655
892
35–44
733
935
45–54
768
471
55–59
387
621
60–64
510
901
65–74
741
378
75–84
311
199
85+
164
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,202 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 10,313 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,694 | 21.3% |
| Median age | 42.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.6%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
0.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.4%
Black or African American
0.2%
Other race
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,099 | 96.6% |
| Two or more races | 267 | 2% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.2%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
17.6%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
10.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 10.3% |
| Median income | $80,616 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.8%
$50k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
16.2%
$200k–$300k
22.5%
$300k–$500k
17.4%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
$1M+
3.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,883 |
| Median rent / month | $780 |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% |
| Vacant | 19.1% |
| Single-family detached | 89.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% |
| 3 or more | 37.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.5% |
| Electricity | 18.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 37.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,831 | 60.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 219 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 804 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,098 | 16.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,305 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,716 | 35.8% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.3% | 17.7% |
| Married | 55.9% | 61.9% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
29.1%
Some college, no degree
19.9%
Associate's degree
15.4%
Bachelor's degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 272 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 227 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,427 | 50.9% |
| High school | 792 | 28.3% |
| College / grad school | 432 | 10.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.8%
Other services
11.2%
Retail trade
10.8%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Professional & management
7.7%
Construction
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
5.3%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Public administration
4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.9% |
| Service | 17.3% |
| Sales & office | 17.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.0% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.7% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 6.9% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
Poverty
All people
5.9%
Under 18 years
8.5%
18 and over
5.2%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
5.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.8% |
| Retirement income | 27.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,123 | 13.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 32.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.6% |
| Public insurance | 40.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,777 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 104 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 64 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 33 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,301 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 13,210 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 6,250 | 52.4% |
| Foreign born | 91 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 214 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 107 | 67.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,272 | 16.8% |
| Italian | 1,705 | 12.6% |
| Arab | 600 | 4.4% |
| English | 504 | 3.7% |
| Polish | 443 | 3.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 304 | 2.2% |
| Irish | 33 | 0.2% |
| German | 15 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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