50206 ZIP Code — New Providence, IA

Hardin County, Iowa

ZIP code 50206 is located in New Providence, Iowa, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 46.01 square miles and serves a population of 500 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50206

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 $117,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $101,417. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 47% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 50206 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

500

population

46.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50206 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50206

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50206. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Providence	Acceptable
New Providence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50258 Union (6.2 mi) 50122 Hubbard (7 mi) 50239 Saint Anthony (7.4 mi) 50051 Clemons (7.8 mi) 50627 Eldora (8 mi) 50278 Zearing (8.9 mi) 50148 Liscomb (11.5 mi) 50005 Albion (11.6 mi) 50154 Mc Callsburg (12 mi) 50621 Conrad (13.6 mi) 50230 Radcliffe (13.7 mi) 50672 Steamboat Rock (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	500
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	46.01 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.2486
Longitude	-93.1894
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	23.1%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	36.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.3%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

500

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$101,417

Median household income

$37,447

Per capita income

$117,500

Median home value

$589

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

217

Housing units

44.9%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	108	21.6%
18 and over	392	78.4%
65 and over	112	22.4%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	489	97.6%
Two or more races	8	1.6%
Asian	3	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.1%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	36.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.3%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 23.0%

$25k–$35k 0.9%

$35k–$50k 2.3%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 47.9%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	23.0%
$25k–$35k	0.9%
$35k–$50k	2.3%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	4.1%
$100k–$150k	47.9%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$101,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.6%

$50k–$100k 28.5%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 25.1%

$200k–$300k 7.3%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,500
Median rent / month	$589
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	1.2%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	47.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	20.4%
4 bedrooms	45.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	15.7%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	51.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.5%
Electricity	7.4%
Propane / LP gas	48.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	138	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	41	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	35	16.1%
Households with children under 18	66	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	87	40.1%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	13.9%
Married	51.7%	75.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	15.3%	4.0%
Divorced	5.8%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 21.3%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 35.1%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	44.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	5.7%
Kindergarten	3	3.4%
Elementary school	55	62.5%
High school	20	22.7%
College / grad school	5	5.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Agriculture & mining 17.2%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Professional & management 9.8%

Wholesale trade 9.0%

Retail trade 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Construction 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Other services 1.2%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.6%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	9.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	21.5%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	15.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.4%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	476	95.2%
Spanish	3	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	496	99.2%
Born in same state	496	99.2%
Born in different state	397	79.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.8%
Not a US citizen	3	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	112	22.4%
French	69	13.8%
Arab	45	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	41	8.2%
English	13	2.6%
German	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	80.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50206

What city is ZIP code 50206 in?

ZIP code 50206 is primarily assigned to New Providence, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50206 in?

ZIP code 50206 falls within Hardin County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50206 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 50206 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 50206 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 50206 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 50206 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 50206 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50206?

The median home value in ZIP code 50206 is $117,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 50206 in?

ZIP code 50206 observes the CST timezone.