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Howard County, IA Demographics & ZIP Codes
Howard County, Iowa demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 6 ZIP codes — population 10,964 — avg. income $65,140 — avg. home value $152,467. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Population
10,964
Median household income (avg.)
$65,140
87% of U.S. median
Average home value
$152,467
44% of U.S. median
Average rent
$467
40% of U.S. median
Howard County demographics
Howard County, Iowa covers 6 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 10,964.
Median household income in Howard County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Howard County, Iowa is about $65,140 — about 12% below the IA ZIP average ($74,194), and about 13% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 52134 (Chester) is near the top at about $73,603, while 50628 (Elma) is near the bottom at about $57,596.
Housing in Howard County
For housing in Howard County, Iowa, the average median home value is about $152,467 and the average median rent is about $467.
The most populous ZIP is 52136 (Cresco) with about 5,763 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Howard County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52136 | Cresco | Howard County | IA | 5,763 | $66,932 | $153,300 |
| 50466 | Riceville | Howard County | IA | 2,089 | $60,833 | $160,900 |
| 50628 | Elma | Howard County | IA | 1,309 | $57,596 | $140,900 |
| 52155 | Lime Springs | Howard County | IA | 1,181 | $68,750 | $122,400 |
| 52163 | Protivin | Howard County | IA | 354 | $63,125 | $106,000 |
| 52134 | Chester | Howard County | IA | 268 | $73,603 | $231,300 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Howard County?
Howard County, Iowa has a combined ZIP-area population of about 10,964 across 6 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Howard County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Howard County, Iowa is about $65,140, about 12% below the state ZIP average ($74,194), and about 13% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $152,467. Among ZIPs with data, 52134 (Chester) is near the top ($73,603) and 50628 (Elma) is near the bottom ($57,596).
How many ZIP codes are in Howard County?
Howard County, Iowa includes 6 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Howard County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Howard County, Iowa with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.