Pocahontas County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
7,074
population (2021)
-3.2%
pop change since 2010
19151
FIPS code
Pocahontas County ZIP code map
About Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County is located in Iowa and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,074 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.2% from 7,310 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Pocahontas County is 19151.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,074 |
| 2010 population | 7,310 |
| Change | -3.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19151 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Pocahontas County
ZIP codes for Pocahontas County, IA (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50540 | Fonda | Pocahontas | View map |
| 50541 | Gilmore City | Pocahontas | View map |
| 50546 | Havelock | Pocahontas | View map |
| 50554 | Laurens | Pocahontas | View map |
| 50571 | Palmer | Pocahontas | View map |
| 50573 | Plover | Pocahontas | View map |
| 50574 | Pocahontas | Pocahontas | View map |
| 50581 | Rolfe | Pocahontas | View map |
| 50593 | Varina | Pocahontas | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,408
Population
45.5
Median age
$65,785
Median household income
$34,067
Per capita income
$75,150
Median home value
$601
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
2,692
Housing units
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
175
Under 5
158
204
5–9
185
186
10–14
168
231
15–19
209
201
20–24
182
359
25–34
326
311
35–44
281
356
45–54
322
279
55–59
252
301
60–64
273
365
65–74
330
253
75–84
230
142
85+
129
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,394 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 5,014 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,449 | 24.1% |
| Median age | 45.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.9%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Other race
1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.9%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,993 | 90.9% |
| Two or more races | 195 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 184 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 96 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
11.7%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
16.8%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $65,785 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
34.1%
$50k–$100k
27.9%
$100k–$150k
10.6%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k–$300k
11.6%
$300k–$500k
3.7%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $75,150 |
| Median rent / month | $601 |
| Owner occupied | 81.1% |
| Renter occupied | 18.9% |
| Vacant | 16.4% |
| Single-family detached | 89.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.7% |
| 3 or more | 38.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.7% |
| Electricity | 22.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 35.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,334 | 45.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 292 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 576 | 24.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 590 | 21.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 584 | 20.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,000 | 36.7% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.2% | 17.7% |
| Married | 50.7% | 54.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 15.0% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
8.4%
HS graduate
37.6%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
14.9%
Bachelor's degree
11.6%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 145 | 12.4% |
| Kindergarten | 83 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 519 | 42.9% |
| High school | 388 | 27.7% |
| College / grad school | 193 | 11.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Manufacturing
16.2%
Agriculture & mining
13.5%
Transportation & utilities
12.7%
Retail trade
9.4%
Construction
5.2%
Wholesale trade
4.9%
Other services
4.5%
Professional & management
3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.7% |
| Service | 12.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.8% |
| Production & transportation | 26.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.4% |
| Government | 12.9% |
| Self-employed | 12.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.1% |
| Carpool | 12.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.0%
Under 18 years
14.7%
18 and over
10.3%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
28.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.8% |
| Retirement income | 21.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 29.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 8.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 27.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 64.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 427 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.5% |
| Under 18 | 12.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 and over | 32.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.5% |
| Public insurance | 45.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,075 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 133 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 79 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 43 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,206 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 6,109 | 95.4% |
| Born in different state | 5,059 | 79.7% |
| Foreign born | 97 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 202 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 84 | 40.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 925 | 14.4% |
| Polish | 420 | 6.6% |
| French | 358 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 213 | 3.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 130 | 2% |
| English | 93 | 1.5% |
| German | 43 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 5 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.1% |
| Internet access | 88.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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