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Iowa Falls, IA · standard

ZIP Code 50126

Hardin County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,853
20/sq mi
$55,185
Median income
$133,300
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Iowa Falls pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 50126 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 50126 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa, home to 6,853 residents across 351.4 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 50126 reports a modest median household income of $55,185 (28% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $35,830. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.4%. Median home value sits at $133,300 (24% below the state average), median rent at $870 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hardin County, letting you compare 50126 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 50126

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Iowa Falls, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 50126.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 50126, Iowa Falls, 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

6,853

Population

351.4

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 50126?

44.8

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$55,185

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$35,830

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 50126 ranks nationally

Iowa Falls, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,185 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,073

Total Housing Units

2,772

Occupied Units

301

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.6%
Renter 36.4%

$133,300

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$870

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 50126 have decreased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 158
2021 +8.2% 171
2022 +8.8% 186
2023 +20.4% 224
2024 -3.6% 215

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 232 business establishments in ZIP 50126, employing approximately 2,995 people with a combined annual payroll of $145,048,000.

232

Businesses

2,995

Employees

$145.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 35 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 33 14.2%
Health care and social assistance 29 12.5%
Construction 22 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 19 8.2%
Finance and insurance 15 6.5%
Wholesale trade 13 5.6%
Manufacturing 12 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 12 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.9%
Information 5 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.3%

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 50126 vs 50041 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
50041 Bradford, IA 92 9.1 mi

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Related Areas

Hardin County Iowa Falls, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 50126 in? ▼
ZIP code 50126 (Iowa Falls) 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 50126? ▼
ZIP code 50126 in Iowa Falls, IA has a population of 6,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 50126? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 50126 is $55,185, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 50126? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 50126 is $133,300, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 50126? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 50126 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 50126? ▼
ZIP code 50126 has 232 business establishments employing approximately 2,995 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 50126? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 50126 are: Retail trade (35), Other services (except public administration) (33), Health care and social assistance (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 50126? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 50126 decreased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 50126? ▼
In ZIP code 50126, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 50126? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 50126 is 18.7 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 50126? ▼
In ZIP code 50126, approximately 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 50126? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 50126 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.