Taylor County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
5,868
population (2021)
-7.1%
pop change since 2010
19173
FIPS code
Taylor County ZIP code map
About Taylor County
Taylor County is located in Iowa and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 5,868 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.1% from 6,317 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Taylor County is 19173.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 5,868 |
| 2010 population | 6,317 |
| Change | -7.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19173 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Taylor County
ZIP codes for Taylor County, IA (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50833 | Bedford | Taylor | View map |
| 50836 | Blockton | Taylor | View map |
| 50840 | Clearfield | Taylor | View map |
| 50848 | Gravity | Taylor | View map |
| 50851 | Lenox | Taylor | View map |
| 50862 | Sharpsburg | Taylor | View map |
| 51646 | New Market | Taylor | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,470
Population
43.6
Median age
$64,861
Median household income
$32,458
Per capita income
$105,057
Median home value
$580
Median monthly rent
81.7%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
2,611
Housing units
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
166
Under 5
163
186
5–9
183
280
10–14
275
211
15–19
207
187
20–24
184
318
25–34
312
353
35–44
346
414
45–54
406
185
55–59
182
282
60–64
277
364
65–74
356
201
75–84
197
119
85+
116
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,538 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 4,932 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,353 | 20.3% |
| Median age | 43.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.1%
Hispanic or Latino
5.7%
Two or more races
4.7%
Other race
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,908 | 86.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 394 | 5.7% |
| Two or more races | 322 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 216 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
14.7%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k+
8.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.0% |
| $200k+ | 8.6% |
| Median income | $64,861 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.7%
$50k–$100k
30.1%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k–$300k
16.5%
$300k–$500k
5.4%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,057 |
| Median rent / month | $580 |
| Owner occupied | 81.7% |
| Renter occupied | 18.3% |
| Vacant | 20.4% |
| Single-family detached | 90.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 4.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 50.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% |
| 3 or more | 42.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.2% |
| Electricity | 22.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 50.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,379 | 54.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 117 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 599 | 23.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 521 | 18.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 740 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 980 | 36.1% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.9% | 15.7% |
| Married | 54.7% | 61.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
43.3%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
13.5%
Bachelor's degree
11.1%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 80 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 85 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 708 | 55.5% |
| High school | 384 | 22.9% |
| College / grad school | 234 | 11.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Agriculture & mining
16.9%
Manufacturing
14.2%
Construction
8.5%
Retail trade
7.9%
Professional & management
5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Other services
4.6%
Public administration
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Information
1.1%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.5% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 13.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.6% |
| Production & transportation | 19.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.5% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 14.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 13.2% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
9.0%
Under 18 years
10.6%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
21.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.0% |
| No physical activity | 27.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 63.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 15.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 428 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 8.8% |
| 18–64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 and over | 32.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.7% |
| Public insurance | 38.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,141 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 245 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 245 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,171 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 6,169 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 4,060 | 65.0% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 299 | 2.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 86 | 44.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,110 | 17.2% |
| Italian | 653 | 10.1% |
| Arab | 528 | 8.2% |
| English | 136 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 74 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 62 | 1% |
| German | 26 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 88.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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