ZIP Code 50126 Demographics

Hardin County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 50126 compared to county averages.

Total Population

6,402

↓ 62.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$60,313

↓ 6.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$121,900

↑ +11.5% vs county

Median Age

45.1 yrs

↑ 0.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.7%

↓ +33.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 50126 compares to Hardin County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 50126 $60k Hardin $65k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 50126 $122k Hardin $109k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

70.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$856

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 50126 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$121,900
Down Payment (20%)$24,380
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$774P&I: $616 | Tax: $122 | Ins: $36
Rent (Local Median)
$856
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $82/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 50126, sorted by distance.

50006 7.8 mi away hardin county 50627 13.3 mi away hardin county 50122 14.5 mi away hardin county 50230 17.4 mi away hardin county 50206 17.9 mi away hardin county 50102 19.7 mi away hardin county 50258 21.2 mi away hardin county 50621 24.3 mi away grundy county

About Hardin County

Hardin County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 16,861. The county's median household income is $64,656 and median home value is $109,300. ZIP code 50126 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Hardin County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.