City

Union, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Iowa

👥989Population
💰$82,865Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$100,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓47.8%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 2.6%Other: 0.8%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian2.6%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
11%
45–64
37%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads47.8% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate164 (22.8%)
Some College52 (7.2%)
Associates159 (22.1%)
Bachelors80 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree264 (36.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 22.8%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 22.1%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 36.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad22.8%
Some College7.2%
Associates22.1%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate36.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,865 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$100,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units453
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Union, IA

Union is a city in Iowa, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 989 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Union is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,865 is near the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Union is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Union is well-educated. 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.36%).

Union, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Union
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50258 989 $82,865 $100,000 $825 0.9% 47.8% 81.4%