US ZIP Code
50545

Hardy, IA

Humboldt County  ·  Iowa

● Active
👥 156 Population ↓ 23% since 2019
💰 $41,625 Median HH Income
▼ 45% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019
🎂 57.1 Median Age ↑ 45% since 2019
🎓 13.5% College Grads
▼ 65% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code50545
CityHardy
StateIowa (IA)
CountyHumboldt County
Area Code515
Elevation1,129 ft
Latitude42.797396
Longitude-94.080863
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS19091
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 36.5% (57) Female 63.5% (99) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Other: 3.2%Race
White96.8%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
25–44
6%
45–64
59%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.1 yrs ↑ 45% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.20
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads13.5% ▼ 65% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate45 (37.8%)
Some College29 (24.4%)
Associates29 (24.4%)
Bachelors10 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree6 (5%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 24.4%Associates: 24.4%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 5%Edu
HS Grad37.8%
Some College24.4%
Associates24.4%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate5.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–100k
27%
$100k–150k
6%
$150k–200k
19%
$200k–300k
17%
$300k–500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,625 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019
Total Units83
Vacant Units12
Avg HH Size2.20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–50k
37%
$50k–75k
4%
$75k–100k
21%
$100k–150k
8%
$150k–200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
75%

Summary

Total Units83
Vacant12
Owner Occupied88.7%
Renter Occupied11.3%
Avg HH Size2.20
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 50545 is in Hardy, IA, in Humboldt County.
ZIP code 50545 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 50545 is in Humboldt County, IA.
ZIP 50545 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 50545 is 156 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 50545 is $41,625 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 50545

ZIP code 50545 is located in Hardy, Iowa, within Humboldt County. With a population of 156, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.1 years. Economically, 50545 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,625 is below the national average.

The population of 50545 is primarily White (96.79%). Residents are less-educated — 13.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.9%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.

About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.

Overall, ZIP code 50545 in Hardy, IA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.