| ZIP Code | 50545 |
|---|---|
| City | Hardy |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Area Code | 515 |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft |
| Latitude | 42.797396 |
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| Longitude | -94.080863 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 19091 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.1 yrs ↑ 45% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 13.5% ▼ 65% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 45 (37.8%) |
| Some College | 29 (24.4%) |
| Associates | 29 (24.4%) |
| Bachelors | 10 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6 (5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,625 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
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| Total Units | 83 |
| Vacant Units | 12 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 83 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 12 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
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.