50006 ZIP Code – Alden, Iowa
50006 is a ZIP code serving Alden, Iowa in Hardin County with a population of approximately 1,586 residents. The median household income of $64,545 is near the Iowa average and near the national average. At $114,900, median home values run well below the national average, with 74.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $582 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 84% single-family (decreasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.0%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.9% is near the U.S. average. About 15.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 41.6, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 50227, 50271, 50126.
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ZIP 50006 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50006 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,586 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $64k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $114k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $582 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.5% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50227 – Popejoy
- 50271 – Williams
- 50126 – Iowa Falls
- 50071 – Dows
- 50041 – Bradford
- 50034 – Blairsburg
- 50230 – Radcliffe
- 50075 – Ellsworth
- 50122 – Hubbard
- 50431 – Coulter
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50227 | POPEJOY | 103 | $36,083 |
| 50271 | WILLIAMS | 623 | $81,250 |
| 50126 | IOWA FALLS | 6,402 | $60,313 |
| 50071 | DOWS | 889 | $66,250 |
| 50041 | BRADFORD | 98 | Not provided |