Howard County, IA ZIP Codes
7 ZIP codes cover all or part of Howard County, Iowa: 52136, 50466, 50628, 52155, 50603, 52163 and 52134. The Census Bureau counts 9,445 residents in the county, with a median household income of $67,446 and a median home value of $147,800. Median household income ranges from $56,728 in 50466 to $70,778 in 52136. Its largest communities include Cresco, Riceville, Elma, Lime Springs and Protivin.
Howard County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,445 |
| Households | 3,773 |
| Median household income | $67,446 |
| Median home value | $147,800 |
| Median age | 39.2 |
| Median rent | $713 |
All 7 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 11,456 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 4,627 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $56,728 (50466) to $70,778 (52136) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $66,498 |
| Homeowners | 78.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 12 routes, 3,836 homes (4 of 7 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Howard County: 52136 ($70,778)
- Most residents: 52136 (5,840 people)
- Highest homeownership: 52155 (89.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 50628 (34.8% of households)
- Most new movers: 50466 (15.7% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 50466 (34.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 50466 ($209,800)
Every ZIP code in Howard County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52136 | Cresco | 5,840 | 2,373 | $70,778 | $161,100 | 78.8% | 26.8% | 12.0% | 7 | 2,780 | 67% of its land |
| 50466 | Riceville | 1,972 | 775 | $56,728 | $209,800 | 71.5% | 27.9% | 15.7% | 2 | 656 | 60% of its land |
| 50628 | Elma | 1,423 | 564 | $68,750 | $153,500 | 73.6% | 34.8% | 8.1% | 2 | 505 | 93% of its land |
| 52155 | Lime Springs | 1,110 | 449 | $57,917 | $116,500 | 89.5% | 31.0% | 5.5% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 50603 | Alta Vista | 555 | 231 | $74,271 | $122,700 | 86.6% | 29.0% | 7.0% | — | — | 17% of its land |
| 52163 | Protivin | 333 | 141 | $78,194 | $115,000 | 75.2% | 29.1% | 12.2% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 52134 | Chester | 223 | 94 | $63,125 | $208,300 | 85.1% | 38.3% | 1.9% | 1 | 117 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Howard County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Cresco — 3,908 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Riceville — 823 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Elma — 659 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lime Springs — 442 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Protivin — 312 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Chester — 150 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Howard County, IA?
- 52136, 50466, 50628, 52155, 50603, 52163 and 52134. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Howard County?
- 9,445 residents in 3,773 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Howard County?
- $67,446 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $56,728 (50466) to $70,778 (52136).
- Which Howard County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 52136, at $70,778, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Howard County?
- For the 4 of 7 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 12 carrier routes reaching 3,836 residential and 223 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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