Union County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
12,018
population (2021)
-4.1%
pop change since 2010
19175
FIPS code
Union County ZIP code map
About Union County
Union County is located in Iowa and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,018 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.1% from 12,534 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Union County is 19175.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,018 |
| 2010 population | 12,534 |
| Change | -4.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19175 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Union County
ZIP codes for Union County, IA (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50149 | Lorimor | Union | View map |
| 50254 | Thayer | Union | View map |
| 50801 | Creston | Union | View map |
| 50830 | Afton | Union | View map |
| 50831 | Arispe | Union | View map |
| 50842 | Cromwell | Union | View map |
| 50861 | Shannon City | Union | View map |
Demographics & statistics
12,439
Population
39.3
Median age
$59,794
Median household income
$31,237
Per capita income
$120,767
Median home value
$505
Median monthly rent
84.8%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
4,627
Housing units
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
355
Under 5
348
304
5–9
298
508
10–14
499
487
15–19
478
371
20–24
364
748
25–34
734
720
35–44
707
678
45–54
667
385
55–59
379
444
60–64
436
698
65–74
686
447
75–84
439
131
85+
128
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,890 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 9,549 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,529 | 22.3% |
| Median age | 39.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.4%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Other race
1.1%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,815 | 93.4% |
| Two or more races | 347 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 209 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 141 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
15.9%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
6.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 6.2% |
| Median income | $59,794 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.3%
$50k–$100k
28.7%
$100k–$150k
22.1%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k–$300k
12.7%
$300k–$500k
8.7%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,767 |
| Median rent / month | $505 |
| Owner occupied | 84.8% |
| Renter occupied | 15.2% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
| Single-family detached | 86.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 6.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 36.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.4% |
| 3 or more | 41.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 25.3% |
| Electricity | 26.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 42.3% |
| Wood | 4.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,443 | 59.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 365 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 826 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,423 | 16.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,371 | 26.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,756 | 38.9% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 18.9% | 20.4% |
| Married | 62.2% | 58.8% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 6.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
35.4%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 240 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 80 | 1.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,312 | 47.9% |
| High school | 793 | 27.3% |
| College / grad school | 678 | 15.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.0%
Manufacturing
18.5%
Agriculture & mining
13.6%
Transportation & utilities
10.0%
Retail trade
7.5%
Construction
7.4%
Public administration
5.4%
Other services
4.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Professional & management
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.9% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 16.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.9% |
| Production & transportation | 23.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.3% |
| Government | 21.2% |
| Self-employed | 13.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.5% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
10.5%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
23.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.8% |
| Retirement income | 29.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 836 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 31.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.1% |
| Public insurance | 39.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,736 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 129 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 67 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 62 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,207 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 12,203 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 9,207 | 79.4% |
| Foreign born | 4 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 232 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 54 | 7.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,009 | 16.2% |
| Italian | 1,681 | 13.5% |
| Arab | 723 | 5.8% |
| English | 301 | 2.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 226 | 1.8% |
| Dutch | 118 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 89 | 0.7% |
| German | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.7% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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