Hubbard, IA · standard
ZIP Code 50122
Hardin County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,373
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $81,739
- Median income Near-median income area
- $115,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hubbard pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50122 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 50122 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hubbard, Hardin County, Iowa, home to just 1,373 residents across 217.9 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 50122 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,739 (7% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,033. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 2.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,500 (34% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $614; owner occupancy is 89.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hardin County, so 50122 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 50122
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hubbard, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50122.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 50122, Hubbard, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,373
Population
217.9
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 50122?
53.4
Median Age
45.3%
Male
54.7%
Female
2.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$81,739
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$43,033
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 50122 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Hubbard, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$81,739 Top 34% higher than 66% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
618housing units
618
Total Housing Units
566
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,500
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$614
Median Rent
1944
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 50122, employing approximately 272 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,762,000.
33
Businesses
272
Employees
$14.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 21.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 15.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 12.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 50122 vs 50230 →
ZIP 50122 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50122
Hubbard (50122)
1,373 residents
- 50230
Radcliffe (50230)
1,083 residents
- 50206 526
New Providence (50206)
526 residents
- 50154 466
Mc Callsburg (50154)
466 residents
- 50102 87
Garden City (50102)
87 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 50122 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 50122 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50230
Radcliffe (50230)
$87,778 median income
- 50122
Hubbard (50122)
$81,739 median income
- 50206
New Providence (50206)
$79,306 median income
- 50154
Mc Callsburg (50154)
$69,219 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 50122 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 50122, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,373 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 50122 in?
ZIP code 50122 (Hubbard) is located in Hardin County, Iowa. Hardin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardin-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 50122?
ZIP code 50122 in Hubbard, IA has a population of 1,373 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50122?
The median household income in ZIP 50122 is $81,739, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50122?
The median home value in ZIP 50122 is $115,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50122?
The largest racial group in ZIP 50122 is White at 98.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50122?
ZIP code 50122 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 272 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50122?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50122 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (5), Construction (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50122?
In ZIP code 50122, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 50122?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50122 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 50122?
In ZIP code 50122, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50122?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50122 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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