50672 ZIP Code — Steamboat Rock, IA

Hardin County, Iowa

ZIP code 50672 is located in Steamboat Rock, Iowa, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 37.34 square miles and serves a population of 420 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50672

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 $122,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $70,417. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 50672 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

420

population

37.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50672 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50672

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50672. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Steamboat Rock	Acceptable
Steamboat Rock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50627 Eldora (6.5 mi) 50680 Wellsburg (7.5 mi) 50601 Ackley (9.3 mi) 50126 Iowa Falls (11.3 mi) 50638 Grundy Center (12 mi) 50642 Holland (12.6 mi) 50206 New Providence (14.3 mi) 50604 Aplington (14.6 mi) 50621 Conrad (14.7 mi) 50258 Union (14.7 mi) 50122 Hubbard (15.4 mi) 50148 Liscomb (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	420
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	37.34 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.4309
Longitude	-93.0587
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	43.0%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	46.2%	36.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.3%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

420

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$70,417

Median household income

$33,674

Per capita income

$122,100

Median home value

$673

Median monthly rent

70.5%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

195

Housing units

13.9%

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	79	18.8%
18 and over	341	81.2%
65 and over	82	19.5%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	415	98.8%
Two or more races	5	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	46.2%	36.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.3%	5.0%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
Median income	$70,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 26.4%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,100
Median rent / month	$673
Owner occupied	70.5%
Renter occupied	29.5%
Vacant	26.5%
Single-family detached	88.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	0.8%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	56.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	50.8%
3 or more	18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.2%
Electricity	16.9%
Propane / LP gas	36.6%
Wood	4.4%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	8	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	48	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	37	20.2%
Households with children under 18	44	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	27.9%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	27.5%
Married	49.5%	57.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.4%	12.4%
Divorced	12.5%	2.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 26.3%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 19.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.3%
Kindergarten	1	1.3%
Elementary school	33	42.3%
High school	34	43.6%
College / grad school	9	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Retail trade 17.7%

Agriculture & mining 10.6%

Construction 10.6%

Other services 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Public administration 5.6%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Information 1.5%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Professional & management 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	31.8%
Natural resources & construction	26.8%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	14.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.5%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	17.8%
Other means	6.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 2.5%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 8.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	32.8%
65 and over	23.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.4%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	407	96.9%
Spanish	11	2.7%
Other Indo-European	11	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	408	97.1%
Born in same state	408	97.1%
Born in different state	354	84.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	2.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	67	16%
Polish	47	11.2%
Italian	29	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	17	4%
English	10	2.4%
Dutch	5	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50672

What city is ZIP code 50672 in?

ZIP code 50672 is primarily assigned to Steamboat Rock, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50672 in?

ZIP code 50672 falls within Hardin County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50672 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 50672 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50672?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50672?

The median home value in ZIP code 50672 is $122,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 50672?

ZIP code 50672 has an estimated population of 420 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 50672 in?

ZIP code 50672 observes the CST timezone.